DALLAS \u2014 Wyatt Johnston delivered when it mattered most.<\/p>\n
Johnston scored twice \u2014 including the overtime winner on the power play \u2014 as the Dallas Stars rallied late to secure a comeback victory over the Calgary Flames at American Airlines Center.<\/p>\n
The 21-year-old forward continues to etch his name into franchise history. His 43rd goal of the season not only sealed the win but now stands as the third-highest single-season total in Dallas team history. It also marked his second career overtime goal and added to an elite power-play campaign, where his 26 tallies rank among the NHL\u2019s best in the post-lockout era.<\/p>\n
Johnston has been especially dominant at home, netting 27 goals in Dallas this season \u2014 one of the top home marks the franchise has seen.<\/p>\n
Dallas didn\u2019t make it easy on itself.<\/p>\n
After a sluggish opening two periods, the Stars flipped the script in the third. The urgency finally showed, and so did the execution.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe weren\u2019t nearly sharp enough early,\u201d head coach Glen Gulutzan said. \u201cBut the response in the third \u2014 that\u2019s what you want to see. That push matters.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jason Robertson helped ignite it.<\/p>\n
The All-Star winger scored in the third period and added an assist on the game-winner, pushing his season total to 91 points. That makes Robertson the first player in Dallas-era history to record multiple 90-point seasons with the club. His current total ranks among the best seasons the franchise has produced, trailing only his own 109-point campaign and Mike Modano\u2019s iconic 1993-94 year.<\/p>\n
Robertson has also turned Calgary into a personal highlight reel. His third-period goal extended his point streak against the Flames to 14 games, and he now owns 24 career points in just 15 matchups.<\/p>\n
On the blue line, Miro Heiskanen quietly drove the offense with two assists, bringing his season total to 64 points \u2014 one of the top marks ever by a Stars defenseman.<\/p>\n
Matt Duchene added a primary assist and continued his strong run against Calgary, now with points in five straight games against the Flames. His work at the faceoff dot \u2014 especially in overtime \u2014 proved critical in controlling possession during the decisive stretch.<\/p>\n
Rookie Justin Hryckowian also chipped in, scoring his 13th goal of the season \u2014 the highest total by a Dallas rookie since Johnston\u2019s breakout campaign two years ago.<\/p>\n
Despite the win, the tone in the locker room leaned more toward accountability than celebration.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt wasn\u2019t good enough for most of the night,\u201d Duchene said. \u201cWe showed something in the third, but we\u2019ve got to be more connected. That\u2019s the standard, especially this time of year.\u201d<\/p>\n
The victory extends Dallas\u2019 point streak against Calgary to seven games (5-0-2), but the focus quickly shifts ahead.<\/p>\n
Johnston emphasized the importance of the late push carrying forward.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou don\u2019t want to rely on desperation,\u201d he said. \u201cBut it shows what we\u2019re capable of. Now it\u2019s about bringing that from the start.\u201d<\/p>\n
With the postseason approaching, the Stars know flashes won\u2019t be enough \u2014 but on this night, their finish was.<\/p>\n
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