In a thrilling finish, Thomas Harley scored with just 4.8 seconds remaining, clinching a 4-3 victory for the Dallas Stars over the New Jersey Devils. The Stars temporarily lost a two-goal lead in the third period, but Roope Hintz's productive night, featuring a goal and two assists, propelled Dallas to their 11th win in 14 games. Wyatt Johnston added to the score sheet with an unassisted goal following his hat trick in the previous game, while Ilya Lyubushkin netted his first goal of the season.

The Devils made a late surge with power-play goals from Timo Meier and Nico Hischier, alongside a tying goal from Brett Pesce. Notably, this marked New Jersey's first game without their leading scorer, Jack Hughes, who is sidelined with an injury. Goaltender Casey DeSmith made 25 saves, securing his 11th win as backup to Jake Oettinger.

This week saw stellar performances from NHL stars, leading to the selection of the Three Stars presented by GEICO. Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning earned the top honor after a remarkable week, stopping 71 of 73 shots, achieving a 0.67 GAA and a .973 save percentage, contributing to his team's eight-game winning streak. Roope Hintz of the Dallas Stars was the second star, dominating with nine points, including a career-high four assists in one game, while Nick Suzuki of the Montreal Canadiens rounded out the trio with a total of seven points, helping his team in their quest for a playoff spot.

Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning has been named the NHL's First Star of the Week after an impressive performance, going 3-0-0 with a mere 0.67 goals-against average and a .973 save percentage. He notably secured his 38th career shutout against the Calgary Flames, demonstrating his elite goaltending skills as the Lightning extended their winning streak to eight games.

Dallas' Roope Hintz, the Second Star, led the league with seven assists and nine points over three games, showcasing his playmaking ability and helping the Stars secure two victories. Meanwhile, Montreal's Nick Suzuki rounded out the top three stars, contributing significantly to the Canadiens' playoff push with seven points in three games, including three goals and four assists. Suzuki's efforts have brought the Canadiens closer to a playoff spot, underlining his leadership as captain.

Roope Hintz and the Dallas Stars showcased an impressive week, bouncing back from an initial setback against the Columbus Blue Jackets to secure victories over the Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues. Hintz, pivotal in this turnaround, amassed nine points from two goals and seven assists in three games, earning the NHL's second star of the week recognition. His stellar play includes a notable four-assist game against the Kings followed by a four-point outing against the Blues. Currently, Hintz ranks fifth in team scoring with 47 points, showing he is a foundational piece of the Stars' lineup.

Logan Stankoven has faced an unusual season, struggling to maintain the early success he enjoyed last year in the NHL. Despite scoring six goals and eight assists in just 24 games as a rookie, his current season started slow. However, he made a significant comeback with a standout performance against the Los Angeles Kings, netting two goals and helping the Dallas Stars secure a 6-2 victory. This win came as the Stars showcased a robust special teams performance, further solidifying Stankoven's role as a key player.

Sankoven's goals were pivotal, especially his first, which came shortly after a lengthy power play, marking his first goal in six games. The Stars' recent success hinges on a revitalized power play, boasting a remarkable success rate of 32.8% since January 1. Alongside Stankoven, Roope Hintz and Wyatt Johnston also contributed significantly to this decisive victory.