Dallas, Texas – In front of a home crowd at the Dallas arena, the Stars turned a shaky start into a confident 3-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night. The turning point arrived late in the third period when Arttu Hyry snapped a shot from the slot, assisted by Jamie Benn and Miro Heiskanen, to put Dallas ahead for good.
Early Lead Sets the Tone
The Stars jumped out to an early advantage in the first period. Mikko Rantanen, who notched his seventh goal of the season, found the net with help from Wyatt Johnston and Jason Robertson. Shortly after, Thomas Harley added his first goal of the year, a play set up by Hyry and Heiskanen, extending the lead to 2-0.
Blue Jackets Fight Back
Columbus stayed in the game and earned a goal in the third period. Damon Severson scored his second goal of the season, assisted by Zach Werenski and Kent Johnson, narrowing the margin to 2-1. The goal sparked a brief surge, but the Stars responded quickly.
Hyry’s Decisive Strike
Just minutes after Severson’s tally, Hyry struck again. His snap shot, a clean finish from the left side, restored Dallas’s two‑goal cushion and proved to be the decisive blow. The goal not only secured the lead but also highlighted the Stars’ ability to close out games when it matters most.
Defensive Standoff in the Middle
The second period remained scoreless as both teams tightened up defensively. Goaltenders for Dallas and Columbus turned aside numerous chances, and neither side was able to add to the scoreboard during that stretch.
Final Thoughts
With the 3-1 win, the Stars demonstrated resilience and depth, capitalizing on early scoring bursts and delivering a clutch performance when the game hung in the balance. Hyry’s fourth goal of the season will be remembered as the moment that sealed the victory, reinforcing Dallas’s reputation for finishing strong in tight contests.
Columbus will look to regroup after the loss, while Dallas aims to build on this performance as the season progresses.
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