Johnston's Heroics Secure Stars' 3-2 Shootout Victory Over Sharks, Keeping Unbeaten Streak Alive

Tuesday, October 15th, 2024

Wyatt Johnston's goal in the shootout helped the Dallas Stars secure a 3-2 win against the San Jose Sharks, extending their streak without a loss to four consecutive games.

Jake Oettinger stopped the first Sharks' attempt in the shootout, creating the chance for Johnston to score the decisive goal. Jason Robertson and Matt Duchene also scored in the shootout for the Stars.

Oettinger recorded 25 saves during regulation and overtime, while Mackenzie Blackwood made 36 saves for the Sharks.

The second period was action-packed with goals as Tyler Toffoli and Ty Dellandrea put the Sharks ahead, but Matt Duchene and Roope Hintz leveled the score for the Stars.

Observations:

The Sharks saw Dellandrea score his first goal since joining from Dallas, yet their head coach Ryan Warsofsky is still looking for his first win.

Johnston has contributed points in every game so far, and the Stars continue to perform well in penalty kills.

Significant Moment:

Toffoli's goal at 6:24 in the second period ended Dallas' 148-minute span without conceding a goal.

Notable Statistic:

Despite nine opportunities on the power play, including three late in the game, the Stars did not convert any against the Sharks.

Next Games:

The Sharks will visit Chicago for another road game, while the Stars are set to face off against Washington in their upcoming encounter.

Dallas Stars vs San Jose Sharks Game Stats

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