Defending Big D · Nov 7, 2025
Stars drop lead, fall to Ducks 7-5
Jan 25, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (55) scores the game winning goal past Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (36) as Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe (60) and Stars center Roope Hintz (24) look on during the overtime period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY SportsIf the Stars were focused on a better start to their games, they certainly had one Thursday night.
Up against the high-scoring Anaheim Ducks, Dallas flipped the script. Instead of going down two in the first period, forward Wyatt Johnston knocked two pucks in two power plays to give the Stars the lead early in the game.
But the Ducks had other plans.