The Dallas Stars achieved a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory against the New York Rangers, rallying from a three-goal deficit. Stars captain Jamie Benn scored the decisive goal in the extra period, marking the team's fifth consecutive win.
This season, the Stars have excelled in overtime situations, winning four times in such scenarios, which is a stark improvement from their struggles under head coach Pete DeBoer in his first year. DeBoer acknowledged the team's poor overtime record during that season and emphasized a focused effort to enhance their performance in these high-pressure moments.