Robertson scored three times as the Stars edged the Capitals 6-5 in Washington on Tuesday, November 3.
Dallas beat Washington 6-5 on Tuesday, November 3 (today), in a final headlined by Jason Robertson’s three-goal eruption. Robertson finished with 3 goals, 1 assist and 4 points on 5 shots, was +2 and scored once on the power play. Washington struck twice on the power play, with Jordan Kyrou posting 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 points and 1 shot, including a power-play goal, while finishing -2; Jakob Chychrun added 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 points, 5 shots and a power-play goal at -2. Ryan Leonard chipped in 1 goal and 1 assist for 2 points on 2 shots, was +1 and logged 3 hits, but Washington finished one short. Jake Oettinger made 20 saves on 25 shots (80.0%) for Dallas; Charlie Lindgren stopped 10 of 12 (83.3%) and Logan Thompson stopped 7 of 11 (63.6%) for Washington. Dallas was outshot 25-23 but blocked 18 shots to Washington’s 8, while the Capitals led hits 24-17. Robertson’s four-point night helped carry the Stars to the 6-5 result.
Key Performers
Jason Robertson, Dallas: 3 G, 1 A, 4 P, 5 shots, +2, 1 PPG. Jordan Kyrou, Washington: 1 G, 2 A, 3 P, 1 shot, -2, 1 PPG. Ryan Leonard, Washington: 1 G, 1 A, 2 P, 2 shots, +1, 3 hits.
Standings Impact
The supplied standings list Dallas at 8-5-1 with 17 points and Washington at 8-5-0 with 16. Dallas is fifth in the DYMA Power Index, while Washington is 13th.
DYMA Insight
Dallas won despite being outshot 25-23, with Robertson’s four points and the Stars’ 18 blocked shots standing out in the 6-5 finish. Washington scored twice on the power play to Dallas’ once, but the Stars still came away with the win.