Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer aimed to enhance his team's road performance before embarking on a five-game East Coast trip, having recorded an impressive 16-5-1 at home but only 8-8 on the road this season. The Stars performed well during the trip, finishing with a 4-1 record. However, they stumbled at home against the Montreal Canadiens, losing 3-1 despite an early lead.

Montreal's Alex Newhook scored the decisive goal in the third period, further complicating Dallas's playoff positioning in the competitive Central Division. The Stars had strong opportunities but failed to capitalize, with Jason Robertson scoring early only for the team to relinquish the lead shortly after.