Firebirds tie game with 28 seconds left then win shootout over Texas

The Coachella Valley Firebirds celebrate after defeating the Texas Stars in an overtime shootout at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Dec. 3, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

The Coachella Valley Firebirds celebrate after defeating the Texas Stars in an overtime shootout at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Dec. 3, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

Nikki Kokko makes the game winning save to secure the win during an overtime shootout for the Coachella Valley Firebirds against the Texas Stars at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Dec. 3, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

Oscar Molgaard scores the game winning goal for the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the overtime shootout against the Texas Stars at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Dec. 3, 2025. Jay Calderon/The D