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Stars end losing streak in typically sloppy fashion; Kopitar breaks a record

Dallas Stars v Los Angeles Kings

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: Antoine Roussel #21 of the Dallas Stars loses his balance in front of Peter Budaj #31 and Jeff Carter #77 of the Los Angeles Kings during the first period at Staples Center on January 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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Win or lose, it’s rarely been easy for the Dallas Stars this season. It’s only fitting that they stumbled quite a bit before ending their latest losing streak.

The Stars carried a 3-1 lead into the third period, and it didn’t take long for things to get rocky in the final frame.

Dustin Brown made it 3-2 a little more than two minutes into the third period, sparking a 3-1 run by the Kings through about three minutes of action. Just like that, it was 4-4.

Jiri Hudler then chose a great time to score his first goal with the Stars, as it was the eventual game-winner for the Stars. Patrick Sharp ultimately added one more goal to lock up a 6-4 win for the Stars.

Again, it wasn’t pretty. You know it’s a flawed win - and a zany game - when both goalies make an appearance (and injuries weren’t involved).

And the Stars certainly have some work to do.

Kopitar continues night of milestones

In other news, Anze Kopitar scored his 247th goal - all with the Kings - to pass Wayne Gretzky on the team’s all-time goals list:

Tonight’s other milestones

Roberto Luongo goes alone for fifth all-time in goalie wins.

Alex Ovechkin ties Maurice Richard for goals, hit 999 points.