Dallas takes a two-goal lead into the first intermission despite Columbus matching its shot total.
Dallas leads Columbus 2–0 after the first period, with both teams even at 9 shots on goal. Mikko Rantanen opened the scoring with a power-play goal, recording 1 goal, 3 shots and 1 hit; Wyatt Johnston has 1 assist and 2 shots. Thomas Harley also scored for Dallas, finishing the period with 1 goal, 1 shot and a plus-1 rating, while Arttu Hyry, Jason Robertson and Miro Heiskanen each have an assist. Jake Oettinger stopped all 9 shots for Dallas, a 1.000 save percentage, while Jet Greaves made 7 saves on 9 shots for Columbus (.778). Columbus has the edge in hits, 11–6, but Dallas converted its power play and carries the two-goal cushion into the break.
Key Performers
Mikko Rantanen (Dallas): 1 G, 0 A, 1 P, 3 SOG, 1 hit, 1 PPG Thomas Harley (Dallas): 1 G, 0 A, 1 P, 1 SOG, +1 Jake Oettinger (Dallas): 9 saves on 9 shots, 1.000 SV%