Dallas Stars (mm) pulled out a 3-2 (OT) overtime victory over Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) on a clutch goal by Ryan James.

Dallas Stars (mm) overcame a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. Dallas Stars (mm) trailed 2-0 after a goal by Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm)'s Eric Benshadle at 5:19 in the second period. Dallas Stars (mm) tied things up at 2-2 on a goal by James at 12:56 in the third period.

James had a great game for Dallas Stars (mm), netting two goals.

Dallas Stars (mm) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, racking up one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Dallas Stars (mm) finished below its season average of 17.0 penalty minutes per game.

Johan Steen also scored for Dallas Stars (mm). More assists for Dallas Stars (mm) came via Maxim Letunov and Ryan Heidrick, who each chipped in one.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) also got a goal from Matthew Damico as well. In addition, Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) received assists from Phil Stamer, who had one.

Brock Thompson made eight saves before being replaced by Alex Gross, who took the win and made five saves. Matthew Blattenberger made 21 saves for Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) on 24 shots. Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors and had no power play opportunities.