Roope Hintz led the Dallas Stars with his 15th goal, contributing to a 3-2 victory over Utah. The Stars broke a two-game losing streak with this win, showcasing aggressive defense and effective offense, especially in the second period.

Jamie Benn and Colin Blackwell also scored for Dallas, while Casey DeSmith made 24 saves. Utah struggled at home, managing only one win in December, despite goals from Kevin Stenlund and Barrett Hayton.