Dallas Stars Survive Late Golden Knights Rally As Mikko Rantanen Secures Shootout Win
Mikko Rantanen and Jason Robertson scored in the shootout to lift the Dallas Stars to a 5-4 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night. The win secured two points for Dallas, though the result required surviving a dramatic collapse in the third period.
Despite the ultimate victory, the Stars faced significant adversity late in the game. Holding a commanding 4-1 advantage entering the final frame, Dallas allowed the Golden Knights to dominate possession and score three unanswered goals. Vegas forward Mitch Marner completed the comeback by blasting a shot past goaltender Jake Oettinger with just 48.7 seconds remaining in regulation to force overtime. The late-game breakdown highlighted defensive vulnerabilities for the Stars, who struggled to contain the Golden Knights’ surge when playing with the lead.
Mavrik Bourque was a standout performer for Dallas in regulation, netting two goals to record the first multi-goal game of his NHL career. Matt Duchene and Wyatt Johnston also contributed goals for the Stars, who have now won four of their last five contests. The loss extends a difficult trend for the Golden Knights, who fell to 1-6 in shootouts this season despite showing resilience to earn a point. Jake Oettinger finished with 17 saves, while Vegas goaltender Adin Hill stopped 23 shots.
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