Last-Minute Magic: Thomas Harley's Goal Gives Stars Thrilling 4-3 Win Over Devils

In a nail-biting finish, Thomas Harley scored a stunning goal from near the blue line with just 4.8 seconds left on the clock, leading the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. This win was particularly sweet for the Stars, who had seen a two-goal lead evaporate in the third period.

Roope Hintz was a standout player, contributing a goal and two assists, helping the Stars secure their 11th win in 14 games as they chase the Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets. Hintz has been on fire lately, racking up three goals and 11 assists over his last five games.

Wyatt Johnston, fresh off a hat trick, added an unassisted goal to the scoreboard, while Ilya Lyubushkin netted his first goal of the season. Jason Robertson also made his mark with two assists, showcasing the depth of talent on the Stars' roster.

The Devils fought back valiantly, with Timo Meier, Nico Hischier, and Brett Pesce each scoring during power plays. Meier and Hischier capitalized on their chances, while Pesce managed to tie the game with just 4:08 remaining, taking advantage of a delayed penalty situation.

In goal, Casey DeSmith made 25 saves, marking his 11th victory as Jake Oettinger's backup. Jacob Markstrom returned for New Jersey, stopping 17 shots in his second game back after a five-week absence due to a knee injury.

For the Devils, this game marked their first without leading scorer Jack Hughes, who is sidelined with an arm and shoulder injury sustained in a recent loss to Vegas. Despite the setback, New Jersey showed resilience by erasing a two-goal deficit in the third period.

On the power play front, the Stars had a less successful night compared to their previous game, where they went 4 for 4 against St. Louis. This time, they managed only one goal out of five opportunities, with Hintz scoring just 12 seconds into a 5-on-3 advantage late in the second period.

As the game progressed, DeSmith made a crucial save against Brenden Dillon, who had a breakaway opportunity right after exiting the penalty box, preserving Dallas' 2-1 lead at that moment.

Hintz was just one point shy of making franchise history by being the first player to achieve four points in three consecutive games. Looking ahead, the Devils will face Winnipeg at home on Friday, while the Stars will host Calgary on Thursday.