The Texas Stars emerged victorious in a thrilling 3-2 shootout win against the Iowa Wild at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA. This road game, the first of three, was a nail-biter from start to finish, marking the beginning of the second half of the AHL season. The Stars, currently holding second place in the Central Division, were determined to extend their road win streak to nine after a recent 4-0 home loss to the Milwaukee Admirals.
The first period saw a strong start from Texas, with five shots on goal within the first five minutes. Iowa struggled to gain momentum, managing only one shot on goal in the first seven minutes.