Late surge lifts home side
The Dallas Stars secured a narrow 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night, relying on Roope Hintz to deliver the decisive blow in overtime. The win improves Dallas’ record to 6-3-1 with 13 points, while Winnipeg drops to 4-3-3 and 11 points.
Second period proves pivotal
The game remained scoreless through the opening frame before breaking open in the second period. Dallas took the lead at 0-1 when Wyatt Johnston scored his first goal of the season on a snap shot, assisted by Mikko Rantanen and Jason Robertson.
Winnipeg responded quickly to tie the contest at 1-1. Gabriel Vilardi netted his first career goal via a snap shot, with Dylan Samberg and Alex Iafallo providing the assists. However, the Jets regained the advantage later in the period when Kyle Connor scored his ninth goal of the season on a slap shot, assisted by Neal Pionk, making it 2-1.
Third period ties the game
Dallas refused to let the lead slip away. Roope Hintz tied the game at 2-2 midway through the third period with his fourth goal of the year. The snap shot was assisted by Rantanen, who recorded his eighth helper of the season, and Wyatt Johnston, who added his fifth assist.
