On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Texas Stars and Milwaukee Admirals faced off in a tightly contested game that ended tied after regulation and overtime. The match was ultimately decided in a shootout, where the Texas Stars prevailed 4-3, with Ayrton Martino scoring the game-winning goal in the final penalty shot.
Game Progression and Key Moments
The Texas Stars opened the scoring midway through the first period when Matthew Seminoff put them ahead. Seminoff extended the lead early in the second period, making it 2-0 for Texas. The Milwaukee Admirals responded before the period ended, with Cole O’Hara narrowing the gap to 2-1.
Early in the third period, Reid Schaefer tied the game 2-2 for Milwaukee. Just three minutes later, Joshua Davies put the Admirals ahead 3-2. However, the Stars quickly responded as Trey Taylor evened the score at 3-3 two minutes after Davies’ goal, forcing overtime.
Shootout Decides Winner and Upcoming Rematch
Neither team managed to score in the overtime period, leading to the decisive shootout. Ayrton Martino clinched the victory for the Texas Stars by scoring the final penalty shot, bringing the game’s final tally to 4-3. The two teams will meet again for another matchup on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. CST, promising another closely contested game.
