1. Jason Spezza, Stars -- Two goals, great rebound from healthy scratch
2. Andreas Athanasiou, Red Wings -- Goal, assist, made most of opportunities
3. Martin Hanzal, Stars -- One goal, strong on faceoffs, adapts to new lineup changes
Big play
With Dallas on a second period power play, Frans Nielsen streaked up ice on a shorthanded odd-man rush. Nielsen's shot clanged off the post and Dallas streaked back the other way. There, Alexander Radulov found an open Jason Spezza for his second goal of the game and a 3-2 lead.
After the Red Wings hit the post on a 2-on-0 breakaway, the Stars come back and score off a great pass from Radulov to Spezza.