Evgenii Dadonov broke a 17-game goal drought in a thrilling encounter against the Pittsburgh Penguins, scoring a hat trick, but it wasn't enough to secure victory as the Stars fell 5-3. Sidney Crosby also netted a hat trick, showcasing his elite skills and leading the Penguins to victory. The Stars had a seven-game win streak snapped, and their inability to capitalize on turnovers in their zone proved costly as the Penguins scored crucial late-game goals. Dallas now looks to close the gap in the Central Division.