Joe Pavelski had nice touch with his late goal against the Penguins on Thursday, but it was also a significant moment in Stars history.
With his third-period assist, Stars defensemen Miro Heiskanen set a franchise record for the lengthiest points streak for a defenseman.
Heiskanen has notched a point in 12 consecutive contests, one more than Craig Hartsburg’s 11-game streak in 1986 for the Minnesota North Stars. The 23-year-old blueliner has four goals and 16 assists during his 12-game streak.
Heiskanen entered Thursday with the fourth-most points among all NHL players in the month of March behind Oilers forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl and Coyotes forward Clayton Keller.
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FROM HIS OFFICE! JOE PAVELSKI!
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The play came on a crucial sequence that saw the Stars eventually take a 3-1 lead in a tight home game. The Stars did give up another goal before eventually defeating the Penguins.
And, of course, Heiskanen made history. How long can the streak go?
