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Johnston's Overtime Goal Lifts Stars Over Flames Tuesday

PUBLISHED Apr 7, 2026, 11:32 PM ET

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Dallas — Wyatt Johnston scored twice, including a 3:39 overtime power-play backhand, to lift the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday at American Airlines Center. Jason Robertson and Miro Heiskanen assisted the overtime goal; Jake Oettinger recorded 17 saves in the victory. The Flames had led 3-1 early in the third before Robertson's 4:51 third-period wrist shot tied the game and sent it to overtime; Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl left early with a lower-body injury. Calgary visits the Colorado Avalanche Thursday while the Stars host the Minnesota Wild Thursday.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Last season: Stars experienced a late losing skid but advanced in playoffs previously.
Early third period Tuesday: Calgary led 3-1 after three goals from Parekh, Sharangovich and Farabee.
4:51 third period: Jason Robertson scored to tie the game and force overtime.
3:39 overtime: Wyatt Johnston scored on a power-play backhand to win 4-3.
This week: Flames travel to Colorado Thursday; Stars host Minnesota Wild Thursday.

News Intelligence

This game shows the Stars' resilience. Down 3-1, they fought back to win. It's a lesson in never giving up, even when the odds are stacked against you. If you're a Stars fan, this victory could be a good omen for the rest of the season.

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Who Benefited

The Dallas Stars benefited most: Wyatt Johnston recorded two goals including the overtime power-play winner, Jake Oettinger made key saves, and the club gained two points that improve its late-season standing and momentum heading into divisional matchups this week.

Who Impacted

The Calgary Flames suffered the loss and face added concerns after defenseman Kevin Bahl left with a lower-body injury; the Flames' late-game penalty and conceding a comeback cost them two standings points and raise questions ahead of Thursday's trip to Colorado.

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