Rantanen's Overtime Winner Lifts Stars Past Bruins in 3-2 Thriller

Overtime Decider Caps Three-Goal Night

Mikko Rantanen found the back of the net three times, including the decisive goal in overtime, to lead the Dallas Stars to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Boston Bruins on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The win was sealed at American Airlines Center, where 18,532 fans watched the home team pull away in the extra period.

Rantanen’s performance was the defining factor in the contest, as he accounted for all three of Dallas’s goals while adding two assists to his tally for a total of three points.

Period-by-Period Breakdown

The Boston Bruins opened the scoring in the first period, taking a 1-0 lead. Matthew Poitras scored the goal with assists from Frederic Brunet and Tanner Jeannot. The Stars responded in the second period when Rantanen tied the game 1-1 with a snap shot, assisted by Jason Robertson.

However, Boston regained the lead late in the second period. James Hagens scored a tip-in goal to make it 2-1, with assists from Casey Mittelstadt and Nikita Zadorov. The game remained tight heading into the third period, but the Stars managed to tie the game 2-2.

Rantanen scored again on a snap shot, assisted by Roope Hintz and Thomas Harley, to set the stage for overtime.

Final Overtime and Records

In overtime, the game came down to one more goal. Rantanen finished the night with a backhand goal at the 2:36 mark of the extra period, assisted by Miro Heiskanen and Jason Robertson. This goal extended Dallas’s lead to 3-2 and secured the win.

Jason Robertson was key for the Stars, recording two assists in the game. For the Bruins, Matthew Poitras scored the team’s first goal, while Nikita Zadorov provided an assist on the second. The result improves the Dallas Stars’ record to 5 wins, 3 losses, and 1 overtime loss, totaling 11 points.

The Boston Bruins drop to a record of 7 wins, 2 losses, and 1 overtime loss, with 15 points. The Stars demonstrated resilience in front of their home crowd, overcoming an early deficit and a mid-game lead by Boston to claim the victory.

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