Steve Ott potted a power play goal for the Dallas Stars exactly five minutes into the first period against the Columbus Blue Jackets to put the Stars into a strong position in a must-win game. Brad Richards and Alex Goligoski assisted on the goal, Ott’s 12th of the season.
Meanwhile, the Chicago Blackhawks are tied at one midway through their visit to Montreal. Dallas needs Chicago or Anaheim to drop several points in their remaining games to give them a chance to sneak into the playoffs.