5 takeaways: Confidence goes a long way in comeback victory over Ducks

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Stars weren't discouraged when they entered the second intermission down by a goal. In fact, it was the opposite. Coach Rick Bowness said the team had confidence entering the final frame, and that mindset resulted in the game-tying and go-ahead markers to give the Stars a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday.

With the victory, the Stars jumped back into playoff position with three games in hand on Vegas. One win under their belts on this four-game road trip that continues Thursday against the Ducks.
Here are the five takeaways of the game.

STARS TURN IT ON IN THE 3RD

Trailing by a goal in the final frame, the Stars scored two unanswered to turn a one-goal deficit into a one-goal lead. They were finally able to solve Ducks goalie John Gibson, who was terrific all game.
Roope Hintz' tally got the ball rolling, and then Jacob Peterson put the Stars up for good with his 12th goal of the season (and fifth game winner).

TIMELY GOAL FROM HINTZ WITH PARENTS IN ATTENDANCE

When the Stars needed a goal the most, Hintz stepped up. The play wouldn't have happened without the superb blind spin-around pass from Jason Robertson, who found Hintz alone in the slot. The undeniable chemistry is what makes that line so good.
What made the goal even sweeter was Hintz' parents, Marika and Kai, were in attendance to watch him play.

ROBERTSON FAMILY SHOWS UP IN FORCE

The Southern California native had a large contingent of family and friends in attendance for his first career game against the Ducks. His parents, Hugh and Mercedes were among them, as were his older sister, brother-in-law, and four-year-old nephew.
During pregame warmups, Robertson gave a signed stick to his nephew, who brought a sign that read My 4th birthday and I get to watch Uncle Jason.

SATIS-FAK-TION

Good to see veteran forward Radek Faksa get on the board with the game's opening goal late in the first period. It's been a tough year offensively for the 28-year-old, but the Stars will gladly take the production.
It was set up by a great forecheck from Luke Glendening, who chased down a loose puck and found Faksa alone in the high slot. Their line with Michael Raffl was making things happen all game, a positive sign for the team.

GIBSON RETURNS TO VINTAGE FORM

The Anaheim netminder was outstanding nearly all game, most notably on Alexander Radulov and Joe Pavelski, who were robbed multiple times.
It's been an up-and-down year for Gibson, but he brought his A-game on Tuesday.
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Kyle Shohara is the Digital Manager for DallasStars.com and writes about the Stars/NHL. Follow him on Twitter @kyleshohara.