A Six-Goal Display
The Dallas Stars overcame a late surge by the Washington Capitals to secure a 6-5 victory at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The win improves the visiting team’s record to 9-5-1 with 19 points, while the home side falls to 8-6-0 with 16 points.
The game began with Dallas establishing early control. Joel Kiviranta opened the scoring in the first period, finishing a backhand shot assisted by Radek Faksa and Thomas Harley to make it 1-0. The Stars did not stop there, carrying their momentum into the second period where Jason Robertson took center stage.
Robertson’s Dominance
Robertson completed his natural hat trick entirely within the second frame, propelling Dallas to a commanding lead. He first doubled the margin with a snap shot assisted by Wyatt Johnston and Roope Hintz. Moments later, he added his second goal of the night, also on a snap shot, this time with assists from Arttu Hyry and Tyler Myers.
He capped off his hat trick shortly after, scoring his third consecutive goal with help from Thomas Harley and Hintz, making the score 4-0.
However, Washington refused to fold. Jordan Kyrou ignited the home crowd with a backhand goal assisted by Dylan Strome and Cole Hutson, cutting the deficit to 4-1. The Capitals continued their rally later in the period.
Mikko Rantanen scored on a snap shot with assists from Johnston and Jamie Benn, followed by Boone Jenner’s snap shot helped by Ryan Leonard and Martin Fehervary. Jakob Chychrun completed the second-period flurry for Washington with another snap shot, assisted by Strome and Kyrou, bringing the score to 5-3 entering the final frame.
