Hintz Breakaway Ends Dallas Overtime Win Over Winnipeg
Miro Heiskanen skated 29:20 to deliver the decisive pass, capping a 3-2 victory despite a 38-19 shot differential.
By Amina Howard ·
The Dallas Stars defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in overtime at American Airlines Center on Thursday. Roope Hintz scored the winning goal at 3:47 of the extra period, finishing a breakaway set up by Miro Heiskanen. The finish gave Dallas the lead after the teams were tied 2-2 following regulation.
The sequence began when Jason Robertson blocked a Winnipeg scoring chance. Heiskanen immediately retrieved the puck and launched the outlet pass to Hintz. The play converted a defensive stop into a direct attack, resulting in the game-winning goal.
Heiskanen played 29:20 of ice time, the highest total for any Dallas defenseman. Thomas Harley followed closely with 28:27. Lian Bichsel played 17:47, while Nils Lundkvist, Tyler Myers, and Kyle Capobianco also appeared in the lineup. These totals reflect a heavy reliance on the top two pairing during the game.
Winnipeg took an early lead in the second period when John Johnston scored. Gabriel Vilardi and Kyle Connor both found the net later in that same period to put the Jets ahead 2-1. Dallas trailed until Hintz scored a six-on-five power play goal with two minutes remaining in regulation to force overtime.
The Stars outshot the Jets 38-19 over three periods. Connor Hellebuyert did not start, as Dallas goaltender was not named in the source, but the team relied on strong defensive play to keep Winnipeg at bay. Winnipeg’s goaltender made 35 saves to keep the game close despite the shot disparity.
Heiskanen recorded five shots on goal, one blocked shot, and the winning assist. Harley finished the night without a goal. The game featured no other goals from Dallas defensemen. The Stars won the game with a single decisive finish in overtime.
