Esa Lindell scored 1:07 into overtime and the Dallas Stars defeated the Los Angeles Kings, 3-2, on Friday night.
Lindell, a rookie defenseman, scored during a two-on-one break against Kings goalie Jeff Zatkoff. Stars captain Jamie Benn eased a pass from the right side to Lindell at the left faceoff circle for his third goal this season.
It was the Kings’ first loss in seven overtime games this season. Dallas is 2-7.
Jeff Carter scored both Kings goals on rebounds. He connected on the power play in the first period and tied the score at 2-all at 10:51 of the third.