Stars Defeat Blackhawks in Overtime Thriller

Miro Heiskanen scores game-winning goal just 22 seconds into OT

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Dallas Stars rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in overtime on Sunday. Mavrik Bourque scored a goal and added an assist in the third period to help the Stars erase a one-goal deficit, and Miro Heiskanen netted the game-winner just 22 seconds into the extra session.

Why it matters

The win helps the surging Stars rebound after their club-record 10-game winning streak was snapped on Friday. The Blackhawks, meanwhile, continue to struggle, going just 2-7-4 in their last 13 games.

The details

Chicago jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first nine minutes of the game on goals from Tyler Bertuzzi and Sam Rinzel. But the Stars battled back, with Lian Bichsel scoring late in the first period to make it 2-1. Mavrik Bourque then tied the game early in the third and assisted on Justin Hryckowian's go-ahead goal with 10:20 left in regulation. However, Connor Bedard's late equalizer for Chicago sent the game to overtime, where Heiskanen's goal just 22 seconds in gave Dallas the victory.

  • The Blackhawks took a 2-0 lead within the first 9 minutes of the game.
  • Dallas scored with 3:20 remaining in the first period to make it 2-1.
  • Bourque tied the game 42 seconds into the third period.
  • Bourque assisted on Hryckowian's go-ahead goal for Dallas with 10:20 left in regulation.
  • Bedard scored the game-tying goal for Chicago with 1:20 remaining in regulation.

The players

Miro Heiskanen

Scored the game-winning goal for the Dallas Stars just 22 seconds into overtime.

Mavrik Bourque

Recorded a goal and an assist for the Stars in the third period to help erase a one-goal deficit.

Connor Bedard

Scored the game-tying goal for the Blackhawks with 1:20 remaining in regulation to send the game to overtime.

Arvid Soderblom

Blackhawks goaltender who made 28 saves in the loss.

Casey DeSmith

Stars goaltender who made 14 saves to earn the victory.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to close out games like this. Giving up the lead late is unacceptable, but I'm proud of the guys for battling back in overtime to get the win.”

— Rick Bowness, Stars Head Coach (Dallas Morning News)

“It's tough to lose another close one, but we showed a lot of fight to come back and tie it late. We'll learn from this and keep working to turn things around.”

— Luke Richardson, Blackhawks Head Coach (Chicago Tribune)

What’s next

The Stars will look to build on this overtime victory when they host the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. The struggling Blackhawks, meanwhile, will try to snap their 2-7-4 skid when they welcome the Tampa Bay Lightning to Chicago on Thursday.

The takeaway

This back-and-forth thriller showcased the resilience of both teams, with the Stars rallying from an early deficit and the Blackhawks refusing to go away late. While Chicago continues to search for consistency, the win helps Dallas maintain its position in the crowded Western Conference playoff race.