Trevor Zegras scored the decisive goal early in the third period, propelling the Anaheim Ducks to a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars and ending the Stars' five-game winning streak. John Gibson, in his 500th NHL game, made 26 saves, marking a significant milestone as the first goaltender in Ducks history to reach this mark. Cutter Gauthier also contributed a goal for Anaheim, which has now secured four consecutive victories at home. After Dallas' Colin Blackwell tied the game early in the third, Zegras redirected Alex Killorn's shot to regain the lead for the Ducks.

Gibson's achievement places him among elite company, as he becomes only the 10th American-born goalie to reach 500 games. He is now just four wins away from tying Jean-Sebastien Giguere for the most in franchise history. The Ducks have been formidable on home ice, outscoring their opponents 16-6 during their current winning streak. Meanwhile, Jake Oettinger of the Stars, who was previously undefeated against the Ducks, faced his first loss in nine games against them. Both teams will next face off in Los Angeles, with the Ducks aiming to extend their success.