Stars Top Blackhawks 4-3 in OT on Heiskanen's Quick Goal
In Dallas, defenseman Miro Heiskanen scored 22 seconds into overtime Sunday, delivering a 4-3 victory for the Stars over the Chicago Blackhawks at American Airlines Center. The win improved Dallas to 11-0-1 in its last 12 games and solidified its hold on second place in the Central Division.
The Blackhawks struck first in the opening period, taking a 2-0 lead on Tyler Bertuzzi's deflection at 6:59 and rookie defenseman Sam Rinzel's wrist shot from the slot less than two minutes later. Dallas responded late in the frame when Nathan Bastian tipped a shot past Chicago goaltender Arvid Soderblom with under three minutes remaining, cutting the deficit to 2-1. The second period passed without goals, as both teams managed few scoring chances, with Chicago not recording its first shot on net until the 15-minute mark.
Dallas mounted a comeback early in the third. Forward Mavrik Bourque tied the game at 0:42, capitalizing on a turnover forced by newly acquired winger Michael Bunting for his 13th goal of the season and Bunting's first point with the Stars. On a power play shortly after, when Chicago's Louis Crevier was penalized for tripping Adam Erne, Justin Hryckowian one-timed a pass...