Hintz scores twice in OT to lead Stars past Jets

Deciding Moments in Overtime

The Dallas Stars secured a 3-2 victory over the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the American Airlines Center. The decisive factor came in overtime, where Roope Hintz scored the game-winning goal to extend Dallas's lead. Hintz finished the contest with two goals, providing the crucial points that separated the teams after a tightly contested regulation.

The win improved the Stars' record to 6-3-1, while the Jets dropped to 4-3-3.

Second Period Back-and-Forth

The game featured a significant amount of offensive activity in the second period, which ended with the Jets leading 2-1. Dallas took an early 1-0 lead in the second period when Wyatt Johnston scored on a snap shot, assisted by Mikko Rantanen and Jason Robertson.

Winnipeg responded quickly to tie the game at 1-1, with Gabriel Vilardi scoring on a snap shot, assisted by Dylan Samberg and Alex Iafallo. The Jets then reclaimed the lead at 2-1 when Kyle Connor scored on a slap shot, assisted by Neal Pionk. This sequence of three goals in the middle frame set the stage for the late-game drama.

Late Equalizer and Overtime Finish

The third period saw Dallas pull level to force overtime. Roope Hintz scored the tying goal at 2-2, assisted by Mikko Rantanen and Wyatt Johnston. This goal was Hintz's third of the night, though officially credited as his fourth goal of the season in the scoring logs provided.

The teams then entered overtime tied. In the decisive moment, Hintz struck again, scoring the winning goal at 2-3. His assist came from Miro Heiskanen and Jason Robertson.

This performance highlighted Hintz's impact, as he led all skaters with two goals and two points.

Season Context and Records

Jason Robertson also contributed significantly for Dallas, recording two assists to finish with two points. For the Winnipeg Jets, Kyle Connor led the offensive effort with one goal and one point, while Dylan Samberg provided one assist. The Stars' victory moves them to 13 points on the season, while the Jets sit at 11 points.

The game drew an attendance of 18,532 fans at the American Airlines Center. There was no overtime penalty or power-play advantage mentioned in the official scoring summary, with all goals coming on even strength. The result stands as a 3-2 final score in favor of the home team.

Sources

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