Rantanen's OT Goal Lifts Stars Past Bruins in Thriller

Overtime Decider

The Dallas Stars secured a 3-2 victory over the visiting Boston Bruins on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at American Airlines Center. The contest was decided in overtime when Mikko Rantanen scored the winning goal, capping a high-scoring affair in front of a crowd of 18,532 fans.

The result improves the Stars' record to 5-3-1 for 11 points, while the Bruins drop to 7-2-1 for 15 points. Rantanen was the standout performer, recording three goals and two assists for a total of five points in the win.

Early Momentum Shifts

The Bruins struck first to take an early lead. In the first period, Matthew Poitras scored his fourth goal of the season on a snap shot. The play was assisted by Frederic Brunet and Tanner Jeannot, putting Boston ahead 1-0.

The Stars responded in the second period to tie the game at 1-1. Mikko Rantanen found the back of the net with his third goal of the season, also via a snap shot, with an assist from Jason Robertson. However, Boston quickly regained the lead later in the second period.

James Hagens scored his third goal of the season on a tip-in, assisted by Casey Mittelstadt and Nikita Zadorov, extending the Bruins' advantage to 2-1.

Late-Game Drama

The game remained tight heading into the final frame. In the third period, Mikko Rantanen tied the score again with his fourth goal of the season. He scored on a snap shot, receiving assists from Roope Hintz and Thomas Harley.

The equalizer forced the game into overtime, with the score standing at 2-2 after three periods. The Stars' persistence paid off as they managed to outscore the Bruins in the extra period, relying on their depth and offensive execution to find the winner.

Key Performances

Mikko Rantanen was the driving force behind the Stars' offensive output. His three goals proved decisive, and he added two assists to finish with a five-point performance. Jason Robertson also contributed significantly, recording two assists, including the setup for the second-period equalizer and the game-winning strike.

For the Bruins, Matthew Poitras led the scoring with one goal, while Nikita Zadorov provided one assist. The Stars' ability to generate offense in the late stages of the game was the defining factor in their 3-2 win.

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