Belle Tire (mm) tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Dallas Stars (mm) would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 2-1.

Dallas Stars (mm) took a 2-0 lead during the second period, only to have Belle Tire (mm) storm back on a Steven Merl goal 12:40 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

Dallas Stars (mm)'s penalty kill excelled, as Dallas Stars (mm) gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

Dallas Stars (mm) stifled Belle Tire (mm)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Dallas Stars (mm) was helped by Ryan James, who racked up one goal. James scored 13:11 into the second period to make the score Dallas Stars (mm). Maxim Letunov picked up the assist. Dallas Stars (mm) also got a goal from Andy Williams as well. More assists for Dallas Stars (mm) came via Troy York, Boomer Bakich, and Ryan Heidrick, who contributed one a piece.

Belle Tire (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Dallas Stars (mm) power plays. Belle Tire (mm) did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Belle Tire (mm) averages 3.8 goals per game.

Other players who recorded assists for Belle Tire (mm) were DEAN HEWINES and MATT COLUNGA, who each chipped in one.

Alex Gross recorded 24 saves for Dallas Stars (mm). Dallas Stars (mm) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Belle Tire (mm)'s Jordan Severo stopped 23 shots out of the 25 that he faced. Belle Tire (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.