The Dallas Stars secured a critical victory against the St. Louis Blues, winning 3-2 at the American Airlines Center on January 23, 2026. The game was marked by a pivotal goal from Jason Robertson, who scored his 30th of the season just one minute before the final buzzer, allowing the Stars to avoid overtime. This win comes as a relief for Dallas, which has struggled recently, managing only four wins in its last 15 games.
The Stars started strong, dominating the early stages of the match with a 7-0 shot advantage in the first 11 minutes. Wyatt Johnston opened the scoring for Dallas with a power play goal, his 17th of the season, moving him within one goal of the franchise record for most power play goals in a single season, previously held by Mike Modano. However, the game took a turn when the Blues equalized through Dalibor Dvorsky during a power play.
As the second period unfolded, St. Louis gained momentum, taking the lead 4:04 into the period with a goal from Pavel Buchnevich, assisted by Jake Neighbours. The Stars responded with a goal from Matt Duchene, who ended a five-game scoreless streak, bringing the score to 2-2. Despite a promising start on the power play, Dallas struggled to maintain its offensive flow, failing to convert on multiple opportunities in the latter stages of the second period.
With pressure mounting, Dallas managed to find the net once more as the clock wound down. Robertson’s late goal not only secured the win but also ensured the Stars did not have to face overtime, where they have struggled this season, holding a record of 4-9.
Dallas welcomed back key player Mikko Rantanen, who had missed the previous two games due to illness. Although he was a game-time decision, Rantanen’s presence was felt, even if he recorded only one shot on goal during the match.
The Stars are now looking to build on this win as they prepare for a rematch against the Blues on February 4, 2026. The team has not won consecutive games since December 21 and will need to maintain their momentum if they wish to continue their climb in the league standings.
The upcoming match against St. Louis presents an opportunity for Dallas to further assert themselves against one of the lower-ranked teams in the NHL. As the season progresses, the Stars must find a way to convert their chances and build a winning streak, which has eluded them in recent weeks.