Dallas – The Dallas Stars delivered a dominant third‑period performance on Sunday night, pulling away from the New York Islanders to win 6‑3 at home. The win marks the Stars’ fifth straight victory and showcases the depth of Dallas’ roster.
Key scoring moments
Jason Robertson opened the scoring burst with a breakaway goal at 9:45 of the third period, just five minutes after Wyatt Johnston’s game‑tying strike. Robertson’s finish capped a rapid 3‑goal surge that put the Stars firmly in control.
Four minutes later, Mikko Rantanen added his sixth goal of the season, extending the lead and highlighting his role as the team’s leading scorer. Earlier in the period, Tyler Seguin and rookie forward Justin Hryckowian also found the net, giving Dallas a comfortable margin.
Supporting performances
Goalie Jake Oettinger stood tall between the pipes, making 16 saves to preserve the lead. On the Islanders side, Ilya Sorokin stopped 32 shots, but a season‑high in goals allowed underscored the defensive challenges New York faced.
Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer, forward Kyle Palmieri and veteran Brayden Schenn each contributed a goal, but their efforts were not enough to overcome Dallas’ offensive surge.
Notable storylines
Wyatt Johnston, who scored the tying goal at 4:10 of the third period on a feed from Nils Lundqvist, continues to build on his breakout season. After a goalless stretch of seven games early in the year, Johnston has now scored in consecutive outings, following a career‑high 45‑goal campaign last season.
The game also marked the return of Pete DeBoer to Dallas. DeBoer, who was dismissed by the Stars in June 2025 after three conference‑final losses, took over the Islanders with four games remaining in the previous season. His presence added an extra narrative layer for local fans.
Dallas’ special teams remain a strength, with the club posting 20 straight successful penalty kills over its last five games, including three on Sunday.
Future outlook
Next up, the Stars will host the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night, looking to extend their winning streak further. The Islanders travel to Nashville for their next matchup.
With the Stars’ offense clicking and its defense tightening, Dallas appears poised to remain a top contender in the Central Division as the regular season heads toward its crucial stretch.
Original reporting: Fort Worth, TX Sports (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
