The Dallas Stars did more than grind out a double-overtime win against the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday. During a tense playoff night, a franchise record also took shape. In a tight and physical game, Jason Robertson stamped his authority on the game, driving the pace when it mattered most.
By the final horn, the Stars were up 2-1 in the series, but the focus was also on what Robertson accomplished during the game. His effort not only helped push Dallas to victory but also secured a milestone that places him among the franchise’s most consistent playoff contributors.
Jason Robertson’s Record Night Powers Dallas Stars Past Wild in Crucial Game 3 Win
Robertson’s performance was the highlight of Dallas’s offense, driving the team through key stretches and delivering when momentum felt fragile. He helped open the scoring early with an assist on the opening goal and remained involved throughout, finishing with 1 goal and 2 assists. His control in tight areas and extended plays helped Dallas maintain pressure, especially on the power play, where the difference became clear over time.
The Stars eventually secured a 4-3 win in double overtime, with Wyatt Johnston tipping in the winner on a power-play sequence at 12:10 of the second extra frame. While Johnston finished the game, the foundation came from sustained offensive pressure built earlier, with Robertson and Matt Duchene each recording 3 points. Mikko Rantanen added support with 1 goal and 1 assist, while Jake Oettinger delivered a steady presence in the net with 28 saves.
Minnesota stayed within reach and briefly flipped the game with goals from Marcus Johansson, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Michael McCarron. However, missed chances on their own power plays, especially late, limited their options to regain control.
Dallas, in contrast, capitalized on 3 of 8 opportunities with the man advantage, which proved decisive in a game defined by small margins.
Robertson’s night in particular was more praiseworthy because his first-period goal extended a scoring run that now stretches across six consecutive playoff games, setting a new franchise mark. The streak, which dates back to last postseason, pushed him past the previous record shared by Milan Marcetta and Steve Payne, placing him alone at the top in Stars history.
The consistency has shaped Dallas’s early series success, especially as he has scored in each of the first 3 games against Minnesota. He joins a short list of players in franchise history, including Steve Payne, Dino Ciccarelli, and Dave Gagner, to open a postseason with goals in the first 3 contests.
Beyond records, Robertson continues to influence games through puck control, spacing, and decision-making under pressure. As the series progresses, that steady production remains central to how Dallas manages tight, high-stakes moments.
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