Heiskanen scores in OT, Stars defeat Blackhawks to push point streak to 12

Bourque has 2 points for Dallas; Bedard ties it late for Chicago

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Miro Heiskanen scored the game-winning goal in overtime as the Dallas Stars defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3. The Stars extended their point streak to 12 games, with Mavrik Bourque recording a goal and an assist. Connor Bedard tied the game late in the third period for the Blackhawks, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Stars' victory.

Why it matters

The Stars' impressive point streak demonstrates their strong form and ability to win close games, which could be crucial as they push for a high playoff seed. The Blackhawks, meanwhile, continue to struggle in the second half of the season, with Bedard's late goal not enough to earn them a point.

The details

Heiskanen scored the game-winning goal in overtime, slipping the puck through the five-hole of Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom. The Stars had taken a 3-2 lead earlier in the third period on a goal by Justin Hryckowian, but Bedard's late tally sent the game to overtime. Bourque had a goal and an assist for the Stars, while Nathan Bastian and Hryckowian also scored for Dallas. Tyler Bertuzzi and Sam Rinzel scored for the Blackhawks.

  • The game was played on March 8, 2026.
  • The Stars extended their point streak to 12 games with the victory.
  • Bedard's game-tying goal came at 18:40 of the third period.

The players

Miro Heiskanen

The Stars' defenseman scored the game-winning goal in overtime.

Mavrik Bourque

The Stars' forward recorded a goal and an assist in the game.

Connor Bedard

The Blackhawks' young star forward scored the late game-tying goal to send the game to overtime.

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What they’re saying

“We’ve been finding ways to win these close games, and that’s what it takes to be a top team in this league.”

— Miro Heiskanen, Stars Defenseman (NHL.com)

What’s next

The Stars will look to extend their point streak further when they take on the Colorado Avalanche on March 12th. The Blackhawks, meanwhile, will try to bounce back from this tough loss when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 14th.

The takeaway

The Stars' ability to win close games and extend their point streak to 12 games demonstrates their status as one of the top teams in the NHL this season. Meanwhile, the Blackhawks' struggles continue, despite the efforts of young star Connor Bedard, highlighting the team's need to improve in the second half of the season.