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Hintz’s OT goal lifts Stars past Jets 3-2

Roope Hintz scored twice, including the game-winner 3:47 into overtime, as the Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Thursday at American Airlines Center.

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Roope Hintz scored twice, including the game-winner 3:47 into overtime, as the Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Thursday at American Airlines Center. Hintz tied it late in regulation before finishing the job in the extra period, outshooting Winnipeg 38-19 over the course of the game.

Dallas trailed 2-1 after two periods, but Hintz tied it with 2:00 left in regulation. He then won it in overtime, assisted by Heiskanen and Robertson.

Key Moments: How Dallas Erased A One-Goal Deficit

Wyatt Johnston put Dallas ahead 1-0 at 1:17 of the second, assisted by Rantanen and Robertson. Gabriel Vilardi tied it 1-1 at 10:50 on assists from Samberg and Iafallo. Kyle Connor put Winnipeg up 2-1 at 12:38, assisted by Pionk.

Hintz tied it 2-2 with 2:00 left in the third on assists from Rantanen and Johnston. That set up overtime, where Hintz struck again just 3:47 in to end it.

Top Performers: Stat Lines From Both Sides

Hintz had two goals and five shots on goal. Robertson and Heiskanen each had two assists. Oettinger made 17 saves on 19 shots.

For Winnipeg, Connor scored. Skinner made 35 saves on 38 shots.

What It Means: Standings Impact

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name appearing in a crowded middle of the division. Dallas also took a 1-0 lead in the season series between the two clubs.

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