The Dallas Stars secured a thrilling 3-2 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night, with defenseman Thomas Harley scoring his second goal just nine seconds into overtime. This win marks the Stars’ continued dominance at home, boasting a record of 9-0-1 in their last ten games played at the American Airlines Center.

Game Highlights

• Scoring Summary:
  • Thomas Harley notched two goals, including the decisive goal in overtime.
  • Esa Lindell contributed with one goal for the Stars.
  • For the Flyers, Travis Konecny and Ryan Poehling each registered goals.
• Goaltending Performance:
  • Jake Oettinger made 22 saves, earning his seventh consecutive home victory.
  • Philadelphia’s Samuel Ersson, who entered the game in the second period, stopped 15 shots while maintaining a shutout until overtime.

Key Moments

One pivotal moment came late in the second period when Flyers defenseman Emil Andrae cleared a puck from just behind the goal line following a save from Ersson. A video review confirmed that the puck had not entirely crossed the line, preserving Dallas’s 2-1 lead at that time.

Takeaways and Statistics

The Flyers have now struggled in recent games, holding a 0-3-1 record in their last four outings and a disappointing 1-8-1 in their last ten. Conversely, Harley has significantly stepped up for the Stars, registering eight goals and 20 points in the last 18 games—coinciding with the absence of top defenseman Miro Heiskanen due to a knee injury.

Key Stats:

The Stars have played three consecutive games that extended past regulation, recording two overtime wins and splitting two shootouts.

Upcoming Matches

The Philadelphia Flyers will wrap up their road back-to-back series against the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars will conclude their four-game homestand with a match against the Minnesota Wild on Monday.