In an exhilarating match on Tuesday night, Thomas Harley’s remarkable goal from near the blue line with just 4.8 seconds left propelled the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 triumph over the New Jersey Devils. The victory was particularly sweet for the Stars, who had seen their two-goal lead slip away in the third period.
Roope Hintz was a standout performer for Dallas, contributing a goal and two assists to help secure the win. This victory marked the 11th triumph in 14 games for the Stars as they strive to keep pace with the Central Division-leading Winnipeg team. Hintz’s stellar performance continued a hot streak, with three goals and 11 assists in his last five games.
Wyatt Johnston, fresh off a hat trick, added an unassisted goal, while Ilya Lyubushkin notched his first goal of the season for the Stars. Jason Robertson also played a significant role with two assists.
The New Jersey Devils fought hard, with Timo Meier, Nico Hischier, and Brett Pesce each scoring with a man advantage. Meier and Hischier found the net on power plays, and Pesce leveled the score with just 4:08 remaining, during a delayed penalty with a 6-on-5 advantage.
In goal, Casey DeSmith was solid for the Stars, making 25 saves en route to his 11th victory while filling in as Jake Oettinger’s backup. Jacob Markstrom made 17 saves for New Jersey in his second game back after a five-week absence due to a knee injury.
Takeaways:
For the Devils, the ability to erase a two-goal deficit in the absence of leading scorer Jack Hughes, who was injured in a prior game, showcased their resilience.
The Stars, who had a stellar power play performance in their previous game, struggled in this match, converting only 1 of 5 opportunities.
Key Moment:
A crucial moment came at the end of Dallas’ second power play when DeSmith made a crucial save on Brenden Dillon’s breakaway shot, preserving the Stars’ 2-1 lead.
Key Stat:
Hintz’s performance was impressive, falling just one point shy of becoming the first player in franchise history to achieve four points in three consecutive games.
Upcoming Matches:
New Jersey will host Winnipeg on Friday, while Dallas will face Calgary at home on Thursday.
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