Dallas Stars Hold Off Short-Handed Edmonton Oilers 4-3
EDMONTON, Alberta — Jason Robertson had a natural hat trick in the second period and the Dallas Stars held off the short-handed Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Wednesday night.
Edmonton stars Connor McDavid (lower-body injury) and Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) sat out for the second straight game. The Oilers then lost goalie Stuart Skinner in the third period after he was inadvertently kneed in the head by Mikko Rantanen.
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Robertson had his second hat trick of the season and fifth of his career. Wyatt Johnston also scored as the Stars raced to a 4-0 lead. Roope Hintz assisted on Robertson’s three goals and Jake Oettinger stopped 42 shots. Dallas is 4-0-2 in its last six games.
Injury Update
The Oilers were already missing two of their top players, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, due to injuries. To make matters worse, they lost goalie Stuart Skinner in the third period after he was hit in the head by Mikko Rantanen. Calvin Pickard replaced Skinner in goal.
Corey Perry, Adam Henrique, and Zach Hyman scored for Edmonton in a late comeback attempt after Skinner was hit in the head and replaced by Calvin Pickard.
Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger (29) looks for the puck as Matt Dumba (3) knocks the puck away from Edmonton Oilers’ Viktor Arvidsson (33) during the second period of an NHL game in Edmonton on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Takeaways
Stars: Defenseman Thomas Harley continued to impress with top defender Miro Heiskanen out with a knee injury. Harley, who was selected 18th overall in the 2019 draft, has four goals and 10 points in his last nine games. The 23-year-old had two assists Wednesday to match his career high of 47 points.
Oilers: It appeared Edmonton’s injury situation worsened in the second period when a pair of top players left the ice within minutes of each other. Zach Hyman went down awkwardly along the boards after colliding with Dallas winger Mason Marchment and went straight to the dressing room. Then, top defenseman Evan Bouchard was hit by a shot and also left the ice. Home fans were relieved to see both players return to the ice and complete the game.
Key Moment
Robertson tipped in Harley point shot for a power-play goal to make it 4-0 late in the second. It was Robertson’s third of the game and his team-leading 32nd of the season.
Key Stat
Dallas boasts an NHL-high five players with 25 or more goals this season — Robertson, Matt Duchene, Hintz, Johnston, and Rantanen.
Up Next
Both teams play the second of back-to-backs Thursday night. The Oilers are in Seattle, and the Stars visit Calgary.
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Conclusion
The Dallas Stars held off the short-handed Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Wednesday night, thanks to Jason Robertson’s natural hat trick in the second period. The Stars are now 4-0-2 in their last six games, while the Oilers continue to struggle with injuries to key players.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about the game:
Q: Who scored the hat trick for the Dallas Stars?
A: Jason Robertson scored the hat trick for the Dallas Stars.
Q: Which players were missing from the Edmonton Oilers due to injury?
A: Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl were missing from the Edmonton Oilers due to injury.
Q: What is the current record of the Dallas Stars in their last six games?
A: The Dallas Stars are 4-0-2 in their last six games.
