NHL Roundup: Stars Top Oilers 7-2, Extend Streak to 14 Games
Jason Robertson recorded two goals and two assists, leading the Dallas Stars to a dominant 7-2 victory over the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night in Dallas. The win extended Dallas's point streak to 14 games at 13-0-1, one shy of the franchise record set during the 1998-99 season.
Robertson tied a career high with four points, while captain Jamie Benn added two goals, including one just 1:23 into the game. Wyatt Johnston contributed a power-play goal and two assists, marking his 22nd power-play tally of the season and tying the franchise record previously held by Dino Ciccarelli. Sam Steel and Matt Duchene each scored once and assisted on another, with Miro Heiskanen providing three assists. Goaltender Jake Oettinger made 30 saves to secure his 27th win of the year. The Stars, who have scored on the power play in 11 straight games, swept the three-game season series against Edmonton, the team that eliminated them in the past two Western Conference finals.
For the Oilers, Evan Bouchard and Jason Dickinson scored in the second period, but they managed only 27 shots on goal. Goalie Tristan Jarry stopped 20 of those but allowed seven goals, marking his third sub-.750 save...