Stars Edge Blue Jackets 3-1 Behind Hyry’s Late Strike

Final Result and Standout Performers

The Dallas Stars secured a narrow 3-1 victory over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the American Airlines Center. The win improved Dallas’s record to 8-5-1, earning them 17 points in the standings. Conversely, Columbus dropped to 5-7-0 with 10 points.

Arttu Hyry emerged as a pivotal figure for the home team, recording two points on the night. Hyry scored his fourth goal of the season and added an assist, finishing with a two-point performance. Miro Heiskanen also contributed significantly from the blue line, tallying two assists in the contest.

First Period Scoring

Dallas established early control in the opening frame, outscoring Columbus 2-0. Mikko Rantanen opened the scoring for the Stars with his seventh goal of the season. The play was assisted by Wyatt Johnston, who recorded his eighth assist, and Jason Robertson, who earned his ninth.

Thomas Harley followed shortly after, netting his first career goal with a snap shot. Arttu Hyry provided the primary assist on the goal, marking his first career point, while Miro Heiskanen added his seventh assist of the season. The Stars held a 2-0 lead heading into the second period.

Second Period and Columbus Response

The middle period saw no scoring from either side, maintaining the 2-0 advantage for Dallas. The game remained tight as both teams battled for possession, but neither could find the back of the net during this interval.

Third Period Closure

Columbus finally broke through in the third period when Damon Severson scored his second goal of the season. Zach Werenski assisted on the play with his tenth assist of the year, and Kent Johnson added his fifth. The goal cut the deficit to 2-1.

However, Dallas responded quickly to restore their two-goal cushion. Arttu Hyry scored his fourth goal, assisted by Jamie Benn (his third assist) and Miro Heiskanen (his eighth). The Stars defended this lead for the remainder of the game, closing out the 3-1 victory in front of 18,532 fans at American Airlines Center.

Game Summary

The final score reflected Dallas’s ability to generate offense early and capitalize on key moments. Hyry’s two-point night and Heiskanen’s defensive contributions were instrumental in the result. Columbus managed one goal from Severson, assisted by Werenski and Johnson, but could not overcome the early deficit. The Stars’ record stands at 8-5-1 (17 PTS), while the Blue Jackets fall to 5-7-0 (10 PTS).

Sources

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