Benn scores in OT and Stars erase 3-goal deficit to beat Rangers 5-4

NEW YORK (AP) — Jamie Benn scored on a power play 2:17 into overtime and the Dallas Stars rallied from an early three-goal deficit to defeat the struggling New York Rangers 5-4 on Tuesday night.

Jake Oettinger made 21 saves and Dallas defenseman Thomas Harley had a goal and two assists. Harley's snap shot tied it 4-all at 17:21 of the third period following a terrible turnover by Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller deep in his own end.

Benn's 11th goal came with Artemi Panarin in the penalty box for hooking and gave the Stars their only lead. Dallas' captain tipped in a centering pass from Jason Robertson. Harley also assisted on the play.

Dallas denied New York goalie Jonathan Quick his 400th career win.

Vincent Trocheck put the Rangers ahead 4-3 with a power-play goal at 12:56 of the third.

Trocheck and Alexis Lafreniere each scored twice for New York, which is 6-16-1 in its last 23 games. Panarin had three assists.

The Rangers, coming off a 6-2 victory Sunday in Chicago, haven't won consecutive games since Nov. 17 and 19.

New York led 3-0 less than 12 minutes in, but Dallas tied it on goals by Matt Duchene, Evgenii Dadonov and Robertson.

Quick finished with 34 saves.

Stars: Started a five-game trip with a win to avenge a 3-1 home loss to the Rangers on Dec. 20.

Rangers: Fell to 8-9-2 at home. New York was 30-11-0 at Madison Square Garden last season when it won the Presidents’ Trophy as the NHL’s top team during the regular season.

Robertson’s tying goal on a second-period backhand sent the game into the third tied at 3.

Oettinger improved to 20-9-1, becoming the third goaltender to reach 20 wins this season.

Stars: Visit the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.

Rangers: Host the New Jersey Devils on Thursday.

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New York Rangers' Alexis Lafrenière (13) drives past Dallas Stars' Esa Lindell (23) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Rangers' K'Andre Miller (79) fights for control of the puck with Dallas Stars' Sam Steel (18) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Rangers' Ryan Lindgren (55) leaves the ice after an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick and Adam Fox (23) reacts after losing an NHL hockey game to the Dallas Stars, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Rangers' K'Andre Miller (79) reacts after Dallas Stars' Thomas Harley (55) scored a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) celebrates with teammates as New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) skates past them after an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (32), Mika Zibanejad (93) and Adam Fox (23) react after Dallas Stars' Jamie Benn (14) scored a goal during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two people were killed more than 1,000 structures were destroyed as fierce wildfires raged in the Los Angeles area. Fast-moving flames burned through homes and businesses as residents fled smoke-filled canyons and picturesque neighborhoods that are home to many celebrities.

Many of the towering fires began Tuesday and were fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, which gusted to more than 70 mph (112 kph) in some spots. The winds persisted Wednesday and for a while made it too dangerous for aircraft to attack the fires from the sky, furthering hampering their efforts. Aerial firefighting resumed Wednesday morning.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state has deployed more than 1,400 firefighting personnel to battle the blazes. In a rare, urgent plea, the Los Angeles Fire Department asked all off-duty firefighters in the city to help. Oregon is sending 240 firefighters and 60 engines.

AccuWeather estimates $52 billion to $57 billion in preliminary damage and economic loss has occurred from the fires.

Here's what to know about the fires:

An estimated 1,000 structures have been destroyed in the hilly coastal neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, making it the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history.

The wreckage surpassed that of the Sayre Fire of November 2008, which destroyed 604 structures in Sylmar, the northernmost suburb of the city, according to statistics kept by the Wildfire Alliance, a partnership between the city’s fire department and MySafe:LA.

the Pacific Palisades area is dotted with celebrity homes and was memorialized by the Beach Boys in their 1960s hit “Surfin’ USA.” The flames burned part of Palisades Charter High School, which has been featured in many Hollywood productions, including the 1976 horror movie “Carrie" and the TV series “Teen Wolf.”

Residents rushing to escape created a traffic jam, blocking emergency vehicles from getting through. Crews used a bulldozer to push the abandoned cars off to the side. Photos depict what some residents describe as an apocalyptic scene.

Farther inland, the Eaton Fire erupted Tuesday evening north of Pasadena. At a senior center, employees pushed dozens of residents in wheelchairs and hospital beds to a parking lot to escape.

The Eaton fire has burned more than 16.5 square miles (42.9 square kilometers), according to state fire personnel, and stands to become the largest wildfire in California during the month of January in the past 41 years.

The Hurst Fire started about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday and prompted evacuations in Sylmar. That fire had grown to nearly a square mile (2.6 square kilometers) by early Wednesday.

At least 70,000 people were ordered to evacuate — a number that keeps changing because evacuation orders were continually being issued.

The flames marched toward highly populated and affluent neighborhoods, including Calabasas and Santa Monica, home to California’s rich and famous. Hollywood stars, including Mark Hamill, Mandy Moore and James Woods, were among those forced to flee.

The NHL postponed the Los Angeles Kings’ home game against the Calgary Flames. They had been set to play at the Kings’ downtown arena Wednesday night.

The Critics Choice Awards rescheduled their Sunday ceremonies for Jan. 26. They're due to be held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, only miles from Pacific Palisades.

Film studios canceled two movie premieres because of the fires and windy weather, the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park closed for the day because of smoky, windy conditions and the J. Paul Getty Trust said two of its museums, the Getty Villa and Getty Center, will remain closed for the next few days.

Universal Studios also canceled shooting for numerous series, including “Hacks,” “Ted Lasso” and “Suits LA.”

About 400,000 customers were without power in southern California, with about 260,000 of them in Los Angeles County, according to PowerOutage.us, which tracks outages nationwide.

A resident of a senior center is evacuated as the Eaton Fire approaches Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

A resident of a senior center is evacuated as the Eaton Fire approaches Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

The Palisades Fire burns a residence in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

A firefighter battles the Palisades Fire as it burns a structure in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)