Mavrik Bourque delivered his first NHL hat trick and added an assist, powering the Dallas Stars to a stunning 6-5 comeback win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Stars erased early deficits of 3-0 and 5-3 to secure the victory.
Jason Robertson contributed a goal and an assist for Dallas, with Wyatt Johnston and Arttu Hyry also scoring. Goaltender Casey DeSmith made 22 saves as the Stars, already playoff-bound, solidified their position.
William Nylander, John Tavares, Nick Robertson, Max Domi, and Jacob Quillan scored for the Maple Leafs, who concluded their final home game of a disappointing season.
Toronto built a 5-3 lead in the third period before Dallas staged a furious comeback. Johnston and Hyry, with an own goal from the Maple Leafs, tied the game, setting the stage for Bourque's game-winning goal.