Dallas Stars (mm) gutted out a close 5-3 win against Boston Advantage (mm).

Dallas Stars (mm) gained the winning advantage on a goal by James Di Stefano 11:17 into the second period and hung on until final buzzer.

In a losing effort, Boston Advantage (mm) was led by Tyler Bradford, who tallied two goals. Bradford scored the first of his two goals at 6:52 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Boston Advantage (mm). Shawn Montgomery picked up the assist. Bradford's next tally made the score 3-3 with 12:13 left in the second period. Owen Shiffman assisted on the tally.

In the losing effort, Boston Advantage (mm) was paced by Bradford, who registered two goals.

Dallas Stars (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Dallas Stars (mm) got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Dallas Stars (mm) additionally got points from Max Gildon, who also had one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Dallas Stars (mm) included Cam Donaldson, BRENDAN OREILLY, and Addison Runey, who scored one goal each. In addition, Dallas Stars (mm) received assists from Tyr Thompson, who had two and Gary Russell, Alex Ochterbeck, Ben Allen, and Hank Crone, who each chipped in one.

Boston Advantage (mm) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, racking up one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Boston Advantage (mm) finished below its season average of 13.0 penalty minutes per game.

JD Dietrich also scored for Boston Advantage (mm). Other players who recorded assists for Boston Advantage (mm) were Harrison Piper and Peter Horsfall, who contributed one a piece.

Ryan Keane recorded 15 saves for Dallas Stars (mm). Dallas Stars (mm) incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with two minors. Boston Advantage (mm)'s Kurt Moss stopped 21 shots out of the 26 that he faced.