Stars Control the Ice but Come Up Short

Dallas held a 55.2 percent share of shot attempts and fired 26 shots but still lost 3-2. The defense did its part — Dallas allowed two goals or fewer again — yet the attack couldn’t finish and Jake Oettinger posted a negative goals saved above expected. Tyler Seguin worked the night: 1 goal, 1 assist and 7 shots on net, a strong effort that didn’t flip the result. Possession mattered; finishing and goaltending decided this one.