Stars' Johnston Scores OT Winner in Thriller

0:00It's April 8th. This has been Cooper News Today, powered by AI. Dallas Stars snatched a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory over the Calgary Flames last night, with Wyatt Johnston dropping two goals, including the Game Winner. He sealed it three minutes and 39 seconds into extra time on a powerplay backhand, fed perfectly by Jason Robertson and Miro Heiskenen. The Flames jumped out to a 3-1 lead early in the third thanks to Tally's from Zayn Perrek, Diego Sharon Govich and Joel Fariby. But the Stars fought back hard. Just in her I-Cowian and Robertson lit the lamp earlier, then Johnston tied it before Robertson's wrist shot four minutes, and 51 seconds enforced overtime. Stars fans are buzzing after that comeback, especially with Jake Oettinger's Stonewalling 17 shots in net. The Flames Devin Cooley held strong with 21 saves, but Dallas dominated face-offs as 62%. Calgary's defenseman Kevin Ball took an early exit with a lower body injury and didn't return.

1:00Now the Stars sit pretty at 46-2012, while Flames are 32-36-9. Officials note it was a gritty battle, highlighting Johnston's clutch play and boosting Dallas's playoff push. Both squads hit the ice Thursday. Flames head to Colorado. Stars welcome Minnesota, keeping the Western Conference Fire burning hot.