What happened
Jason Robertson scored the Dallas Stars' first goal of the game against the Minnesota Wild with a wrist shot on the power play at 14:21 of the first period, beating Filip Gustavsson and assisted by Miro Heiskanen. The Stars' official account celebrated with 'Mr. calm, cool and collected 🚨' and video of the play. Stars lead 1-0 with 5:39 left in the opening period.
Why it matters
The goal marks Robertson's 38th of the season in the third regular-season matchup against the Wild, a crucial Central Division game. With Dallas nursing injuries to Roope Hintz and Tyler Seguin, an early lead bolsters their hold on a top playoff spot. Bettors backing Robertson for first goal or anytime tally profit early, as Stars were pre-game favorites.
The data edge
- Current Score: DAL 1 - MIN 0 (1st PD, 5:39 left) - Goal: Jason Robertson (38G), A1: Miro Heiskanen (49A) - Records: DAL 43-15-10, MIN 39-19-12 - Wild Key Injuries: Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek out - Pre-game Betting: Wild ML ~+122 (Polymarket)
What to watch
Monitor Wild's response on home ice without stars; Stars' power play and Jake Oettinger in net for next developments.
