The Texas Stars used an energetic close to the second period to vault themselves past the Manitoba Moose at home tonight by a 3-2 margin. Rookie forward Denis Gurianov had a goal and an assist, contributing all over the ice as the coaching staff has elevated his role and added him to the power play. Gurianov scored the game-winner with yet another five-hole goal, almost his signature move at this point.
"It's just lucky," said Gurianov. "I wanted to score in the five hole because [I had] big speed."
Coach Laxdal expanded on Gurianov's new role, "We've elevated him in the lineup to get him more ice time.