Firebirds take first game of back-to-back in Texas against the Stars

Coachella Valley struck back from two goals down to beat the Stars 5-2 in Cedar Park Tuesday night.

Caden Price and Jani Nyman scored in a span of 45 seconds in the third period to propel Coachella Valley to their 18th win of the season. Nyman had two goals on the night.

Forward Ian McKinnon found the back of the net halfway through the second period with a floating puck into the offensive zone that was fumbled by Stars' goaltender Arno Tiefensee. McKinnon now has goals in three of his last four games. 

Victor Ostman made 24 saves on 26 shots, including eight saves in the third, to pick up his seventh win of the season. Coachella Valley outshot Texas 38-26. With the win, the Firebirds’ record improves to 18-12-4-0 on the season.

The Firebirds return to action Wednesday night at HEB Arena in Cedar Park, Texas to finish the back-to-back with the Stars.