Heiskanen scores in overtime to push the Stars past the Blackhawks, 4-3
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) celebrates his game-winning goal with teammates left wing Jason Robertson (21) and center Matt Duchene (95) during overtime of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Dallas. Credit: AP/Julio Cortez
DALLAS — Defenseman Miro Heiskanen scored 22 seconds into overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.
Second in the Western Conference, the Stars are 11-0-1 in their last 12.
Young Chicago star Connor Bedard forced the extra period by scoring with 1:20 left in regulation with the Blackhawks playing with an extra skater.
Mavrik Bourque had a goal and an assist for Dallas. Nathan Bastian and Justin Hryckowian also scored, and Casey DeSmith made 12 saves.
Tyler Bertuzzi and rookie defenseman Sam Rinzel also scored for Chicago, and Arvid Soderblom stopped 28 shots. The Blackhawks are 2-7-4 in their last 13.
The Stars turned a 2-1 deficit going into the third period into a 3-2 lead on Bourque’s goal 42 seconds in and Hryckowian’s power-play goal at 9:40.
The Blackhawks took a 2-0 lead in the first period on a deflection by Bertuzzi at 6:59 and Rinzel’s blast from the slot fewer than two minutes later. Bastian scored Dallas’ first goal late in the period.
Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) reacts with center Wyatt Johnston (53) and defenseman Esa Lindell (23) after an overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Dallas. Credit: AP/Julio Cortez
Soderblom made consecutive starts for the first time this season with No. 1 Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight sidelined with an illness.
Blackhawks rookie forward Oliver Moore left midway through the first period after three shifts with an undisclosed injury when sliding into the end boards seconds after assisting on Rinzel’s goal.
Dallas improved to 6-12-4 when trailing after two periods, while Chicago dropped to 15-3-2 when leading after two.
Up next
Blackhawks: Complete a back-to-back hosting Utah on Monday night to begin a home-and-home with the Mammoth.
Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) stops a shot by Chicago Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Dallas. Credit: AP/Julio Cortez
Stars: Host Vegas on Tuesday night in the third game of a six-game homestand.
