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Matthew DeFranks

John Klingberg’s OT goal exemplifies how he’s stepped up for the Stars when needed the most

His game-winning goal in overtime was upheld following a review for goaltender interference, a tally that lifted the Stars to a badly-needed 4-3 overtime win over the Canadiens — and Klingberg could call it a night.

After the call, Denis Gurianov clung onto Klingberg’s shoulder. Tyler Seguin grabbed on. Jamie Benn tapped foreheads with Klingberg before he disappeared down the tunnel towards the Stars dressing room.

The goal capped an excellent night for Klingberg, who tied the game with 4:46 left in the third period, before winning it with just 9.7 seconds left in overtime. He led all skaters with 29:06 of ice time and became the franchise leader in most game-winning goals by a defenseman by scoring his 21st winner.

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