Stars Surge Past Oilers with Dominant 7-2 Victory
DALLAS – The Dallas Stars continued their impressive run, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 7-2 on Thursday night at American Airlines Center. Jason Robertson led the charge with two goals and two assists, tying a career-high in points, while Jamie Benn also scored twice for the surging Stars.
Stars Extend Point Streak to 14 Games
Dallas has now gone 13-0-1 in their last 14 games, marking the franchise’s second-longest point streak in history. Their longest streak remains a 15-game run during the 1998-99 season [TSN].
Robertson and Benn Lead the Offensive Charge
Robertson’s two goals and two assists were pivotal in the Stars’ victory. Benn also found the back of the net twice, contributing to the team’s offensive explosion. Wyatt Johnston added a power-play goal and two assists, while Sam Steel and Matt Duchene also scored for Dallas [AP News].
Oettinger Shines in Net
Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger stopped 30 shots, securing his 27th win of the season, which is the third-most among NHL goaltenders [TSN].
Oilers Struggle on the Road
Evan Bouchard and Jason Dickinson scored the Oilers’ two goals. Edmonton had previously defeated league-leading Colorado 4-3 on Tuesday, but couldn’t replicate that success in Dallas. Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry made 20 saves [NHL.com].
Key Stats and Milestones
- Johnston’s power-play goal was his NHL-best 22nd of the season, tying Dino Ciccarelli’s franchise record for the 1986-87 Minnesota North Stars [TSN].
- Robertson and Johnston both have 36 and 35 goals respectively, placing them among the NHL’s top 10 goal scorers.
- Bouchard leads all NHL defensemen with 76 points.
- Edmonton’s Connor McDavid, the league leader with 110 points, had a 19-game road point streak snapped.
Looking Ahead
The Oilers will continue their road trip against the St. Louis Blues on Friday night [TSN]. The Stars will look to continue their impressive form in their next matchup.