Dallas Stars Edge Ottawa Senators in Overtime Thriller

In a closely contested matchup, the Dallas Stars defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in overtime at the Canadian Tire Centre on November 12, 2025. This game marked the second meeting of the season between the two teams, with Dallas now leading the series 2-0, having previously won 4-2 in their first encounter on January 3, 2025.

Ottawa entered the game with a record of 8-5-4, while Dallas boasted a slightly better away record of 10-4-3. The Senators had shown a solid performance at home, recording a 4-1 mark in their last five home games and averaging 3.7 goals scored per game while allowing 2.8. In contrast, the Stars had a mixed away record of 2-2 in their last five away games, averaging 2.9 goals scored and 2.8 allowed.

The Senators were missing key players due to injuries and suspensions, including Ridly Greig (suspension), Artem Zub (lower body), and Jake Sanderson (concussion). This left Ottawa with a depleted roster as they faced a Dallas team that also had its share of absences, including Arttu Hyry (ankle), Roope Hintz (hamstring), and Tyler Seguin (injured reserve, knee).

The game began with the Senators taking an early lead. Drake Batherson opened the scoring with a wrist shot at 6:15 of the first period, assisted by Jake Sanderson. Shortly after, Nick Jensen extended the lead to 2-0 with another wrist shot, with assists from Michael Amadio and Claude Giroux. However, the Stars responded in the second period when Mikko Rantanen scored a snap shot goal at 12:43, reducing the deficit to 2-1.

In the third period, the Stars continued to press, and Jason Robertson leveled the score at 2-2 with a wrist shot goal at 15:32, assisted by Rantanen and Miro Heiskanen. With the game tied, both teams fought hard, but neither could find the back of the net in regulation, leading to overtime.

In the extra period, it was Roope Hintz who sealed the victory for the Stars with a wrist shot goal at 2:45, assisted by Jason Robertson and Miro Heiskanen. This win marked Dallas's second consecutive victory, while Ottawa's two-game winning streak came to an end.

The conditions of the game were competitive, with both teams showcasing their skills despite the missing players. The Senators had a home record of 4-1 in their last five games, while the Stars had an away record of 2-2 in their last five. The game highlighted the resilience of both teams, with the Stars managing to overcome a two-goal deficit and secure the win in overtime.

As for the betting lines, the market had indicated a competitive matchup, reflecting the close records of both teams. The odds provided by the market suggest that this game was expected to be tightly contested, and the final score certainly reflected that expectation.

Overall, the game was a thrilling display of hockey, with both teams demonstrating their capabilities. The Senators will look to regroup and bounce back from this defeat, while the Stars will aim to build on their momentum as they continue their season.