Thomas Harley powered the Dallas Stars to a decisive 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night, recording a goal and two assists in his first three-point performance of the season. The defenseman’s power-play goal, which put Dallas ahead 4-2 with 14:30 remaining in the second period, capped a dominant offensive surge that saw the Stars convert three consecutive scores to erase San Jose’s early lead. Roope Hintz contributed a goal and an assist, while Jamie Benn and Jason Robertson also found the back of the net, showcasing Dallas’s balanced attack.
Dallas extends hot streak while San Jose drops fifth straight regulation game
The result extends the Stars’ impressive recent form, as they are now 3-0-1 in their last four games. Goalie Jake Oettinger anchored the defense with 20 saves, helping Dallas maintain a commanding 10-0-1 record against the Sharks dating back to March 2024. Conversely, the Sharks continue to struggle, dropping their fifth consecutive game in regulation after a loss to Minnesota on Friday. Despite a 26-save effort from Alex Nedeljkovic, San Jose’s offense faltered, with Michael Misa, rookie Ivar Stenberg, and Will Smith scoring for the visitors.
Macklin Celebrini provided the spark for San Jose, assisting on all three Sharks goals for his fourth three-point game of the season. However, his efforts were not enough to prevent a sweep in a road back-to-back. The Stars’ ability to capitalize on power-play opportunities proved decisive, as they scored three of their four goals on the man advantage. This win solidifies Dallas’ position as the superior team in this rivalry, while highlighting the urgent need for San Jose to find consistency in both their defensive structure and special teams play.
Source: Yahoo Sports
