The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Dallas Stars 6-4, ending the Stars' three-game winning streak. Kirill Marchenko shined for Columbus, scoring two goals, while Ivan Provorov contributed with a goal and an assist. Adam Fantilli sealed the game with an empty-net goal.

The Stars fought hard and made commendable efforts, with Jason Robertson notching a goal and an assist, alongside scores from Jamie Benn, Roope Hintz, and Mavrik Bourque. However, despite their late push to narrow the gap, they couldn't overcome the Blue Jackets' early lead and relentless energy. The key moment came when Marchenko scored just 30 seconds into the game, establishing an early advantage for Columbus.