Robertson's Hat Trick Lifts Stars to 6-5 Victory at Washington

Robertson Delivers Deciding Performance

Jason Robertson scored three goals to lead the visiting Dallas Stars to a 6-5 victory over the host Washington Capitals on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The high-scoring affair at Capital One Arena drew an attendance of 16,956, with the Stars taking the lead in the first period and maintaining control despite a late surge by the Capitals.

Robertson’s natural hat trick provided the decisive edge in a game that featured ten total goals from the Stars and five from the Capitals.

Stars Build Uncomfortable Lead

The Stars struck first in the opening frame when Joel Kiviranta scored a backhand goal, assisted by Radek Faksa and Thomas Harley, to make it 1-0. Dallas expanded its lead significantly in the second period. Robertson opened the scoring spree with a snap shot goal, assisted by Wyatt Johnston and Roope Hintz.

He followed with a second snap shot goal, assisted by Arttu Hyry and Tyler Myers, and then a third snap shot goal, assisted by Harley and Hintz, to make the score 4-0.

The Capitals began to answer the call in the second period. Jordan Kyrou scored a backhand goal, assisted by Dylan Strome and Cole Hutson, to cut the deficit to 4-1. Mikko Rantanen added a snap shot goal for Dallas, assisted by Johnston and Jamie Benn, making it 5-1.

Boone Jenner responded for Washington with a snap shot goal, assisted by Ryan Leonard and Martin Fehervary, followed by Jakob Chychrun’s snap shot goal, assisted by Strome and Kyrou, bringing the score to 5-3 at the end of the second period.

Late Rally Falls Short

The third period saw continued back-and-forth action. Roope Hintz scored a backhand goal for Dallas, assisted by Esa Lindell and Robertson, to extend the lead to 6-3. Justin Sourdif added a deflected goal for Washington, assisted by Anthony Beauvillier and Ilya Protas, making it 6-4.

Ryan Leonard scored the final goal of the game for the Capitals with a snap shot, assisted by Kyrou and Chychrun, but it was not enough to stop the Stars.

Statistical Standouts

Robertson finished with three goals and one assist for four points. Roope Hintz recorded two assists and one goal. For Washington, Jordan Kyrou led the team with one goal, two assists, and three points. The Stars improved their record to 9-5-1 with 19 points, while the Capitals fell to 8-6-0 with 16 points.

Sources

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