Stars Edge Flames in OT Thriller

Wyatt Johnston's late heroics lift Dallas to victory over Calgary

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:39am

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A fractured, cubist painting depicting the chaotic action of a hockey game, with players and the puck rendered as sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a palette of navy, crimson, and silver.The Stars and Flames battled through an overtime thriller, with Dallas ultimately prevailing in a game that showcased the raw energy and athleticism of professional hockey.Dallas Today

In a back-and-forth NHL matchup, the Dallas Stars defeated the Calgary Flames 4-3 in overtime on Tuesday night. Wyatt Johnston scored the game-winning goal 3:39 into the extra period, capping off a night where he found the net twice for the Stars. Jason Robertson and Miro Heiskanen recorded assists on Johnston's overtime tally.

Why it matters

This was an important divisional clash between two Western Conference playoff contenders. The win keeps the Stars in the hunt for a top seed, while the Flames missed out on valuable points in the standings.

The details

Dallas jumped out to an early 2-0 lead on goals from Justin Hryckowian and Robertson, but the Flames battled back to tie it up in the third period on scores from Zayne Parekh, Yegor Sharangovich and Joel Farabee. That set the stage for Johnston's heroics in overtime, where he buried the game-winner on the power play.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
  • Johnston scored the overtime winner at the 3:39 mark of the extra period.

The players

Wyatt Johnston

A 22-year-old forward for the Dallas Stars who scored two goals, including the overtime winner, in the victory over Calgary.

Jason Robertson

A star winger for the Dallas Stars who recorded a goal and an assist in the game.

Miro Heiskanen

The talented young defenseman for the Dallas Stars who picked up an assist on the overtime goal.

Zayne Parekh

A forward for the Calgary Flames who scored one of his team's three goals in the losing effort.

Yegor Sharangovich

A Flames forward who also found the back of the net for Calgary in the game.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge win for us against a tough divisional opponent. Wyatt really stepped up when we needed him most in overtime.”

— Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars Forward

“We battled back well to tie it up, but just couldn't get that last goal to win it in regulation. Tough way to lose, but we'll regroup and get ready for Colorado.”

— Zayne Parekh, Calgary Flames Forward

What’s next

The Stars will host the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, while the Flames visit the Colorado Avalanche.

The takeaway

This was an exciting, back-and-forth game that showcased the skill and competitiveness of both Western Conference playoff contenders. The Stars' ability to bounce back and win in overtime demonstrated their resilience and will to win, while the Flames proved they can hang with the league's elite teams.