Stars Rally for 5-4 Comeback Win Over Predators

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Dallas Stars mounted a dramatic comeback in the third period to edge the Nashville Predators 5-4 on Saturday afternoon at Bridgestone Arena, snapping a recent skid and handing Nashville its fourth straight loss.

Adam Erne and Sam Steel scored 47 seconds apart midway through the final frame, igniting the rally after the Predators had built a 3-2 lead. Mavrik Bourque added a goal and an assist, while Roope Hintz and Justin Hryckowian also found the net for Dallas. Goaltender Jake Oettinger turned aside 16 shots to secure the victory, improving the Stars to 7-4-3 overall and winners of two of their last three games. Wyatt Johnston and Miro Heiskanen each contributed two assists, with Heiskanen collecting a goal and six assists over his past three outings.

For Nashville, Nicolas Hague tallied a goal and an assist, and Filip Forsberg, Luke Evangelista and Steven Stamkos also scored. Justus Annunen stopped 17 shots in net, but the Predators could not hold their advantage despite generating multiple scoring chances. Ryan O'Reilly and Nick Blankenburg each had two assists as Nashville fell to 5-7-4, extending a troubling stretch where they have dropped 10 of their...