For the second game in a row, Texas came up just short on another comeback effort, falling to the Griffins 3 to 2. The Stars last opened the season 0-2 two years ago in the 2024-25 season.
Cross Hanas cut the deficit to one with his first goal as a Star late in the third period. However, for the Texas native, it was much more important than just the impact it had on the game. “It was obviously super special,” Cross said. “A Texas kid getting to play in Texas, and being in the Dallas Stars organization, … honestly, I’m at a loss for words.