Harley powers Stars past Sharks
The Dallas forward recorded his first multi-point game of the season as the home team defeated San Jose 4-3 on Saturday night.
By Giulia Marshall ·
Thomas Harley scored one of three power-play goals for the Dallas Stars in his first three-point performance of the season, leading the team to a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night. The win marks the Stars' third win in their last four contests.
The game shifted quickly after the Sharks took an early lead. Michael Misa scored the first goal for San Jose, but Dallas responded with three consecutive goals later in the first period. Harley's goal in the second period extended the Stars' lead to 4-2 with 14:30 remaining in the frame. It was the first time San Jose held a 1-0 lead in nine games.
Will Smith pulled the Sharks within one goal about two and a half minutes after Harley's strike. Smith scored on a 5-on-3 power play. The Stars' penalty kill unit, which has allowed only two goals on 34 opportunities this season, faced two 5-on-3 situations in the game. San Jose has surrendered seven power-play goals in its last three matches.
Roope Hintz contributed a goal and an assist for Dallas, while Jamie Benn and Jason Robertson also found the net. Benn, who has played all 18 of his NHL seasons with Dallas, finished the game with 999 career points. Wyatt Johnston and Mikko Rantanen each recorded two assists for the Stars. Jake Oettinger made 20 saves in the win.
For the Sharks, rookie Ivar Stenberg and Misa scored. Macklin Celebrini assisted on all three San Jose goals, recording his fourth three-point game of the season. Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 26 shots for the visitors. Rookie Eric Pohlkamp recorded an assist, marking his first NHL point in his third game.
The Sharks have lost five straight games, all in regulation, including a defeat at Minnesota on Friday night. They were swept in a road back-to-back. The Stars have outscored the Sharks in 10 of the last 11 meetings between the two teams, dating back to March 2024.
Dallas began a four-game homestand with the win. The Stars host the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. The Sharks will host the New York Islanders on Monday night.
