Turning Point in the Third
The Dallas Stars secured a 3-1 victory over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, October 31, at American Airlines Center. The game’s momentum shifted decisively in the third period when Arttu Hyry added the decisive tally, capping a strong offensive effort for the home side.
With 18,532 fans in attendance, the Stars managed the pace of the contest to extend their season to an 8-5-1 record.
First-Period Dominance
Dallas established early control by scoring two unanswered goals in the opening frame. Mikko Rantanen opened the scoring with his seventh goal of the season, assisted by Wyatt Johnston and Jason Robertson. Shortly thereafter, Thomas Harley found the back of the net for his first goal of the year, with help from Hyry and Miro Heiskanen.
This 2-0 lead forced Columbus to play from behind for the remainder of the contest, and the Blue Jackets failed to register a shot on goal in the second period.
Late-Game Resolution
Columbus pulled within one goal in the third period through Damon Severson, who scored his second goal of the season with assists from Zach Werenski and Kent Johnson. The Blue Jackets’ effort was not enough to overcome the deficit, as Hyry responded with his fourth goal of the season, assisted by Jamie Benn and Heiskanen, to restore the two-goal margin.
Heiskanen finished the game with two assists, while Hyry contributed a goal and an assist for two total points. For Columbus, Severson recorded the sole point for the visitors, and Kent Johnson added one assist.
Season Standings
The result improves the Stars’ point total to 17 on the season. The Blue Jackets remain at 10 points with a 5-7-0 record. The Stars demonstrated their ability to close out games against a competitive opponent, holding the Blue Jackets to a single goal in the final two periods combined.
This performance highlights the depth of the Dallas roster as they continue to navigate the early stages of the 2026-27 season.
Sources
ESPN
