{"id":21532,"date":"2026-01-30T21:25:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T03:25:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2026\/01\/30\/stars-survive-golden-knights-comeback-attempt-as-mikko-rantanen-nets-shootout-winner\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T21:25:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T03:25:51","slug":"stars-survive-golden-knights-comeback-attempt-as-mikko-rantanen-nets-shootout-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2026\/01\/30\/stars-survive-golden-knights-comeback-attempt-as-mikko-rantanen-nets-shootout-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"Stars survive Golden Knights comeback attempt as Mikko Rantanen nets shootout winner"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dallas Stars Win 5-4 Over Vegas Golden Knights in Shootout<\/h1>\n

LAS VEGAS (AP) \u2014 Jason Robertson and Mikko Rantanen scored in the shootout and Dallas escaped with a 5-4 victory over the Golden Knights after the Stars blew a three-goal lead in the third period Thursday night.<\/p>\n

Vegas\u2019 Mitch Marner forced overtime when he used his stick to keep the puck from leaving the offensive zone and then blasted a shot from the left point with 48.7 seconds left.<\/p>\n

Game Summary<\/h2>\n

Mavrik Bourque scored twice for the Stars, who have won four of their past five games. It was the first multigoal game for Bourque, whom the Stars drafted 30th overall in 2020.<\/p>\n

The Stars also got goals from Matt Duchene and Wyatt Johnston, and Jamie Benn and Sam Steel each had two assists. Jake Oettinger finished with 17 saves.<\/p>\n

Golden Knights’ Performance<\/h3>\n

Marner and Keegan Kolesar each had a goal and an assist for the Golden Knights, Ivan Barbashev scored and Reilly Smith had a short-handed goal. Smith has 13 career short-handed goals for the Golden Knights, two off the franchise record set by William Karlsson.<\/p>\n

Adin Hill had 23 saves for the Golden Knights, who have lost five of six and are 1-6 in shootouts this season.<\/p>\n

Career Milestones<\/h3>\n

Two Stars reached career milestones, with Adam Erne playing in his 400th game and Johnston in his 300th. Johnston, who has not missed a Stars game since his NHL debut on Oct. 13, 2022, is the fourth player from the 2021 draft class to hit that mark.<\/p>\n

Game Highlights<\/h3>\n

Dallas scored in the opening two minutes for the third game in a row when Duchene took advantage of a vacated net to score his fourth goal in three games.<\/p>\n

After Kolesar\u2019s equalizer 4:07 into the second period, the Stars scored three goals \u2014 two by Bourque \u2014 before the Golden Knights rallied with three goals in the third.<\/p>\n

Up Next<\/h4>\n

Stars: Visit the Utah Mammoth on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Golden Knights: Host the Seattle Kraken on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Stars-Mammoth preview: Dallas looks to complete a perfect road trip with win over Utah<\/span>
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After a prolonged slump to start the year, the Stars have found their groove again and won four of their last five games.<\/p>\n

\"Detroit
\nMike Modano congratulates Patrick Kane for scoring most NHL points by a US-born player<\/span>
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Kane recorded his 1,375th point on Thursday night via an assist against the Washington Capitals.<\/p>\n

Find more Stars coverage from The Dallas Morning News here.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/h5>\n

The Dallas Stars’ win over the Vegas Golden Knights was a thrilling game that came down to a shootout. The Stars’ ability to hold on and win despite blowing a three-goal lead in the third period is a testament to their resilience and determination. With this win, the Stars have won four of their last five games and are looking to continue their winning streak.<\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h6>\n

Q: Who scored the winning goal for the Dallas Stars?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: Jason Robertson and Mikko Rantanen scored in the shootout to give the Stars the win.<\/p>\n

Q: What is the current record of the Dallas Stars?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: The Stars have won four of their last five games.<\/p>\n

Q: Who had a multigoal game for the Stars?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: Mavrik Bourque scored twice for the Stars, his first multigoal game in the NHL.<\/p>\n

Q: What is the next game for the Dallas Stars?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: The Stars will visit the Utah Mammoth on Saturday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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