NEW DELHI: Matt Duchene played a pivotal role in the Dallas Stars' comeback victory as they rallied to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Thursday night. Duchene contributed a goal and two assists, showcasing his offensive prowess.
The Blue Jackets took an early 1-0 lead just 68 seconds into the game, with Boone Jenner finding the back of the net. Kirill Marchenko extended the lead to 2-0 at 8:43 of the first period. However, the Stars quickly responded, with Mason Marchment scoring less than a minute later, assisted by Duchene.
In the second period, the Stars continued their comeback, tying the game at 2-2 when Craig Smith capitalized on a rebound opportunity at 10:20. Duchene then gave the Stars their first lead at 16:34 of the second period, scoring on a breakaway and putting Dallas ahead 3-2.
Tyler Seguin further extended the Stars' lead to 4-2 at 3:47 of the third period, deflecting a shot from Nils Lundkvist into the net. The Blue Jackets pulled their goalie with about five minutes remaining in an attempt to mount a comeback, but Jason Robertson sealed the victory for the Stars with an empty-net goal at 17:04.
Jake Oettinger played a crucial role for the Stars, making 27 saves and helping secure the win. The victory snapped the Stars' two-game losing streak, marking their resilience on the road.
Duchene's performance, with three goals and five assists in his past seven games, showcased his offensive impact and ability to contribute in critical moments. The Stars will look to build on this comeback win as they continue their three-game road trip.
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