The Dallas Stars narrowly defeated the Utah Mammoth with a final score of 4-3. The key moment was Johnston’s power-play goal that secured the victory for the Stars.
"Johnston's power-play goal pushes Stars past Mammoth 4-3." — AP, Dallas
Dallas showed strong performance, but Utah kept the game close until the end.
This game highlights the impact of special teams in close NHL matches, emphasizing the importance of power-play efficiency.