Facing tough odds, the Stars gave it all they had through 60 minutes in Rockford. Down 0-2 in their opening round playoffs series, Texas went up 2-1 in the second period and held that lead until the middle of the third period. Jussi Rynnas put up a solid game for Texas but got pelted by 41 shots in regulation.
Stephen Johns ended the Stars season just 23 seconds into the overtime frame. His wrap around goal that saw him enter the zone unmolested and swoop around the net for the winner was his first of the playoffs and the first and only shot of overtime for either team.