Stars seek response in Sunday rematch with Moose
Texas returns to Canada Life Centre after losing a two-goal lead Friday, while Manitoba looks to extend its unbeaten start at home.
The Texas Stars get another chance against the Manitoba Moose on Sunday, Oct. 18, at Canada Life Centre. Faceoff is set for 2 p.m. CDT, with Texas trying to recover from Friday’s 7-4 defeat.
The Stars enter at 1-3-0-1. Manitoba is 4-1-0-0 and has won its first three home games of the season, according to the Moose’s official preview.
Texas led 2-0 after the first period Friday on goals by Artem Shlaine and Dylan Hryckowian. Manitoba answered with three goals in the second. After the Stars tied it early in the third, Brayden Yager’s power-play goal put the Moose ahead again.
Lucas Wahlin finished with a goal and three assists for Manitoba. The four-point game brought him to six points through five appearances this season. Nikita Chibrikov also had three points Friday, with a goal and two assists.
Texas held a 34-28 edge in shots, but Domenic DiVincentiis made 30 saves to help Manitoba secure the win.
Sunday’s game completes Manitoba’s brief homestand. Broadcast coverage begins at 1:45 p.m. CDT on 680 CJOB and AHLTV on FloHockey, with puck drop 15 minutes later.