Hintz's Double Clinches 3-2 Stars Win Over Jets at AAC

Overtime Decider

Roope Hintz scored two goals, including the overtime winner, to lead the Dallas Stars to a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The decisive snap shot in overtime broke a 2-2 tie, securing the win for the home team at American Airlines Center. With an attendance of 18,532, the crowd witnessed a tight contest that remained undecided until the final minutes of regulation.

Second Period Tug-of-War

The Stars and Jets traded blows in the second period, which saw three of the game's five total goals. Wyatt Johnston opened the scoring for Winnipeg with a snap shot, assisted by Mikko Rantanen and Jason Robertson. Gabriel Vilardi quickly responded for Dallas, tallying his first goal with assists from Dylan Samberg and Alex Iafallo. Kyle Connor then restored the Jets' lead with a slap shot, assisted by Neal Pionk. The first period ended scoreless, setting the stage for the back-and-forth action that followed.

Third Period and Overtime

The third period featured one goal, with Roope Hintz tying the game at 2-2. His snap shot was assisted by Mikko Rantanen and Wyatt Johnston. The game then proceeded to overtime, where Hintz struck again. His winning goal, a snap shot assisted by Miro Heiskanen and Jason Robertson, gave Dallas the 3-3 lead in the scoreline progression, resulting in a final score of 3-2 in favor of the Stars. The period scores were 0-1 for the first period, 2-1 for the second, 0-1 for the third, and 0-1 for overtime.

Records and Standings

The victory improves the Dallas Stars' record to 6 wins, 3 losses, and 1 overtime loss, with 13 points. The Winnipeg Jets' record drops to 4 wins, 3 losses, and 3 overtime losses, totaling 11 points. Roope Hintz led the Stars with two goals and two points, while Jason Robertson added two assists. For Winnipeg, Kyle Connor recorded one goal and one point, and Dylan Samberg contributed one assist.

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