Harley scores in first three-point game as Dallas Stars beat San Jose Sharks 4-3
The Stars extended their lead over the Sharks to 10-0-1 since March 2024, while San Jose fell to five consecutive regulation losses.
By Leila Reynolds ·
Dallas Stars fans watching at home saw their team overcome a shaky start to defeat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Saturday night. The victory extends the Stars' recent momentum to 3-0-1 in their last four games. It also begins a four-game homestand for the franchise.
Defenseman Thomas Harley recorded his first three-point game of the season with a goal and two assists. His goal put Dallas ahead 4-2 at 14:30 of the second period. The Stars had previously scored three consecutive goals in the first period to answer the Sharks' opening strike.
San Jose, which had taken a 1-0 lead just nine times in its last nine games, fell to five straight regulation losses. Will Smith cut the deficit to 4-3 with a power-play goal on a 5-on-3 advantage. Michael Misa and rookie Ivar Stenberg also scored for the Sharks.
Macklin Celebrini assisted on all three San Jose goals for his fourth three-point game this season. Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 26 shots for the Sharks. For Dallas, Jake Oettinger made 20 saves.
The Stars' league-best home penalty kill went 5 for 6 on the night. They have allowed only two goals on 34 opportunities this season, both on 5-on-3 advantages. San Jose has allowed seven power-play goals in its last three games.
Jamie Benn, who has played all 18 NHL seasons with Dallas, sits at 999 career points. Wyatt Johnston and Mikko Rantanen each had two assists for the Stars. Rookie Eric Pohlkamp recorded his first NHL point with an assist for the Sharks.
The Stars are 9-0-0 when they score at least three goals. They are 1-5-2 in games where they score fewer. The Sharks host the New York Islanders on Monday, while the Stars face Winnipeg on Thursday.
