Dallas Stars (mm) took the lead against Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 7-5 victory.

Dallas Stars (mm) took over the lead for good with a goal by Tyr Thompson at 2:32 in the first period. Ben Allen picked up the assist.

Alex Ochterbeck was all over the ice for Dallas Stars (mm), as he tallied two goals in the win. Ochterbeck's tallies came at 3:45 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Dallas Stars (mm) and 5:21 into the third to make the score 6-4 Dallas Stars (mm).

Dallas Stars (mm) was often in penalty trouble, totaling seven minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. Dallas Stars (mm) had been averaging 17.0 minutes in penalties per game. Dallas Stars (mm) bested its season scoring average. Dallas Stars (mm) averages 3.6 goals per game. Dallas Stars (mm)'s normally stingy defense allowed more goals than usual. Dallas Stars (mm) is averaging 2.5 goals against for the season.

Dallas Stars (mm) also got points from Thompson, who also had one goal and one assist, Nick Alexander, who also finished with one goal and one assist, and Hank Crone, who also grabbed one goal and three assists to lead the team in points. Dallas Stars (mm) also had goals scored by Gary Burk and BRENDAN OREILLY, who each put in one.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) stifled Dallas Stars (mm)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm)'s defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) averages 2.4 goals allowed per game.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) was helped by Kole Sherwood, who registered three goals. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) additionally got points from Zachary Tyson, who also registered one goal and three assists to lead the team in points. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) also got a goal from Justin Richards as well. More assists for Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) came via Carson Meyer and Chase Gresock, who each chipped in one and Trevor St-Jean and Cameron Sangster, who contributed two a piece.

Ryan Keane rejected 25 shots on goal for Dallas Stars (mm). Dallas Stars (mm) registered zero goals on six power play opportunities. Grant Valentine recorded 22 saves for Ohio Blue Jackets (mm). Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.