NHL Recap: Dallas Stars Secure 30th Win of Season with 4-3 Victory

Dallas Stars move to fourth in the West with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Las Vegas Golden Knights.

Friday Night NHL Recap: Lightning, Stars Secure Key Wins

The National Hockey League (NHL) featured a four-game slate on Friday night, with one matchup requiring overtime to determine a winner. The Tampa Bay Lightning emerged victorious in that contest, showcasing their resilience in a hard-fought win.

A Look Back at Friday's NHL Action

A closer examination of Friday's games reveals several notable performances. The Lightning's comeback victory headlined the night's action, while the Dallas Stars also secured a crucial win.

Lightning Edge Blackhawks in Overtime Thriller

The Tampa Bay Lightning secured a hard-fought 4-3 overtime victory against the Chicago Blackhawks. Mitchell Chafee opened the scoring for the Lightning with a power-play goal 11 minutes into the game. However, the Blackhawks responded strongly, with Colton Dach and Frank Nazar scoring to give Chicago a lead by the end of the first period.

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— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) January 25, 2025

The Blackhawks extended their advantage in the second period, with Louis Crevier scoring five minutes in. As the period drew to a close, Nick Paul got the Lightning back into the game, reducing the deficit to one goal. Despite being outshot by the Lightning, who had 53 attempts to Chicago's 30, the Blackhawks managed to hold on until late in the game.

The Lightning's persistence paid off with just 41 seconds remaining in regulation, as Jake Guentzel scored the equalizer. In overtime, the Lightning secured the win, with Nikita Kucherov scoring from a power play just a minute into the extra period. This marked the third power-play goal of the game for the Lightning. The victory propelled the Lightning to sixth place in the Eastern Conference, ending their two-game losing streak.

Stars Hold Off Golden Knights for 4-3 Win

Not one, but TWO‼️ INCREDIBLE SAVES to end the game.

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— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) January 25, 2025

The Dallas Stars secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Las Vegas Golden Knights at home. The Golden Knights drew first blood, with Jack Eichel scoring on a power play just four minutes into the game. However, the Stars quickly responded, as Roope Hintz tied the game up two minutes later.

The Stars took the lead in the second period, courtesy of Jason Robertson's goal at the 7:31 mark. The Golden Knights restored parity less than 90 seconds later, with Shea Theodore scoring on another power play. By the end of the period, the Stars had regained their lead, thanks to goals from Jamie Benn and Robertson, making the score 4-2.

In the final frame, the Golden Knights pushed hard to overcome the deficit, unleashing 17 shots. Although Eichel scored his second goal of the game with 9:25 remaining, the Golden Knights were unable to mount a comeback. The Stars' victory propelled them to fourth place in the Western Conference, marking their 30th win of the season. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights have now lost five of their last six games.

This is Texas. We did hold 'em. ♠️♥️♣️♦️@Lexus | #TexasHockey pic.twitter.com/2ayEHrUism

— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) January 25, 2025