He was traded to the Dallas Stars in 2013 and signed a two year deal worth $10 million. Sergei won the Stanley Cup championships in 2009 with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Gonchar played in the NHL All-Star Game in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2008. He was named to the NHL Second All-Star Team in 2001 and 2003. Gonchar represents Russia in international competition. He won Silver medals at the 1998 Winter Olympics and the 2010 World Championships, and Bronze medals at the 2002 Winter Olympics and 2007 World Championships. Gonchar was traded to the Montreal Canadiens in November 2014.
