In an intense match on Monday night, the Dallas Stars triumphed over the Utah Hockey Club with a score of 2-1, marking their third consecutive victory. Evgeni Dadonov and Jamie Benn were the key scorers for Dallas, with Casey DeSmith making 34 saves. Utah’s Nick Schmaltz managed to score a goal, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win for the team. Utah defenseman Mikhail Sergachev marked his 500th career game in this matchup.
Dallas’ win brings them to 32 points, solidifying their spot in third place in the Central Division. Meanwhile, Utah continues to struggle with inconsistent performances, having not won consecutive games since the start of the season. Utah’s record shows that they have only won 2 out of 11 games when allowing the first goal, while Dallas has an impressive 12-2-0 record when scoring first.
Looking ahead, the Stars will face off against Los Angeles, while Utah is set to play against Buffalo in their next games. The victory for Dallas highlights their strong form as they aim to climb higher in the standings.
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