In late night action, Texas got a third period goal but couldn't mount the complete comeback in a 2-1 loss in Stockton. Curtis McKenzie had the Stars' only goal as Max Lagace took the loss with 35 saves.
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Goaltenders Maxime Lagace and Kevin Poulin traded saves throughout the night as Poulin was one save better to lead the Stockton Heat to a 2-1 lead over the Texas Stars on Friday night in front of 4,819 in attendance at Stockton Arena.
Both goaltenders finished with 35 saves, and had to make a variety of key stops in the third period.