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Robertson Has 3-Point Night, Stars Defeat Senators 3-2 in Overtime

The Dallas Stars rallied from an early two-goal deficit to edge the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in overtime on Tuesday night. The victory ended an eight-game losing streak for Dallas at Canadian Tire Centre.

Game Summary

The Senators struck quickly, taking a 1-0 lead just 49 seconds into the contest. Drake Batherson converted a cross-ice pass from Jake Sanderson, sending the puck over Jake Oettinger’s shoulder from the left faceoff circle.

Less than nine minutes later, Ottawa extended its advantage. After defensive confusion by Dallas, Nick Jensen capitalized with a wrist shot from the top of the crease, beating Oettinger’s glove side.

Stars’ Comeback

The Stars began their response in the second period at 16:22. Mikko Rantanen forced a turnover at his own blue line, passed the puck ahead, and finished his own breakaway with a low wrist shot that slipped under Linus Ullmark’s right pad.

Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz also scored for Dallas, completing the turnaround and securing the overtime win. The Stars’ performance highlighted their resilience and ability to adapt under pressure.

“The Canadian welcome was about as warm as the weather, as the Stars found themselves down 1-0 just 49 seconds into the opening period.”

Next Steps

The win improved Dallas’s record to 10-4-3, while Ottawa dropped to 8-5-4. The Stars’ renewed confidence could serve as momentum for their upcoming games on the road.

Author’s summary: Dallas overcame early defensive struggles with determination, breaking an eight-game Canadian Tire Centre skid through Robertson’s pivotal three-point effort.

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The Hockey Writers The Hockey Writers — 2025-11-12

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