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Hintz ignites third-period goal barrage as Stars beat Flames 6-2

DALLAS (AP) — Roope Hintz scored the first in a four-goal third-period for Dallas, including two from Thomas Harley, and the Stars beat the Calgary Flames 6-2 on Sunday night.

Hintz tipped the puck just past Dustin Wolf’s right skate on a give-and-go with Esa Lindell at 5:13 of the period.

Jason Robertson had a goal and an assist while Wyatt Johnston and Sam Steel also scored for Dallas, which began a season-long six-game homestand.

Jake Oettinger made 29 saves to remain perfect in 10 games this season at American Airlines Center for his 14th overall win, second among NHL goaltenders.

Calgary got goals from Jonathan Huberdeau, who scored one minute in, and Connor Zary.

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Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) blocks a shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Wolf stopped 22 shots. The rookie has three consecutive regulation losses after earning points in six straight (5-0-1).

Johnston’s first-period short-handed goal came three seconds after a 4-on-4 stint ended. Robertson’s second-period goal came eight seconds after he left the penalty box and rushed the net, closely backchecked by Martin Pospisil.

It was defenceman Harley’s first multigoal game this season.

Dallas rookie Oskar Back had two assists.

TAKEAWAYS

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Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) defends the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Flames: They’re 0-5-3 in their last eight road games. They allowed their fourth short-handed goal this season.

Stars: Robertson ended an eight-game goalless streak. Ranking next to last in home power play at 11.1 per cent going in, the Stars went 0-for-4 — two of them less than the full two minutes.

KEY MOMENT

Flames defencemen Kevin Bahl and Jakob Pelletier had chances to prevent Lindell from passing back to Hintz at the crease, but the puck caromed off Bahl’s skate to Hintz.

KEY STAT

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Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) and Calgary Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl (7) skate for control of the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

The Stars had lost six straight regular-season home games to the Flames dating to the 2019-20 season.

UP NEXT

Flames: Visit the Nashville Predators on Tuesday.

Stars: Host the Nashville Predators on Thursday.

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Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) defends the goal against Dallas Stars center Logan Stankoven (11) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) scores against Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) and defenseman Rasmus Andersson (4) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Hintz ignites third-period goal barrage as Stars beat Flames 6-2 | iNFOnews.ca
Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) defends the goal against Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) celebrates his goal with teammates Colin Blackwell (15) and Miro Heiskanen (4) against Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson (4) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Calgary Flames right wing Matt Coronato (27) moves the puck against Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Calgary Flames center Blake Coleman (20) and Dallas Stars defenseman Mathew Dumba (3) skate for control of the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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