In a thrilling showdown on January 24, 2026, the Dallas Stars triumphed over the St. Louis Blues with a narrow 3-2 victory. The decisive moment came just one minute before the final buzzer when Jason Robertson netted his 30th goal of the season, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. This pivotal goal was made possible after Roope Hintz won a critical faceoff, allowing Robertson to expertly lift the puck into the net from the right circle, marking a significant comeback for the Stars, who had previously faced a three-game losing streak but have now secured two wins in their last three outings.
The Stars' scoring was bolstered by power-play contributions from Wyatt Johnston and Matt Duchene, with Johnston also providing an assist for his team. Goalie Jake Oettinger played a crucial role in this victory, making a total of 20 saves to keep the Blues at bay.
Currently, Robertson stands tied with Edmonton's superstar Connor McDavid for second place in the NHL's goal-scoring leaderboard, underscoring his impressive performance this season.
On the other side, the Blues witnessed Pavel Buchnevich’s notable effort, where he scored a goal and added an assist, alongside rookie Dalibor Dvorsky's contribution, who also found the back of the net. Despite these efforts, the Blues continue to struggle on the road, suffering their eighth consecutive loss away from home, a disappointing record of 7-15-3 that puts them at the bottom of the league for road games. Jordan Binnington, the Blues' goalkeeper, managed to stop 16 shots during the match, but his record at Dallas now stands at a challenging 1-5-3.
In the opening period, both teams exchanged power-play goals, with Johnston giving the Stars an early 1-0 lead just over five minutes into the game. His rebound goal marked his 17th power-play score of the season, the highest in the NHL, and only one shy of the franchise record set by Mike Modano. Dvorsky responded for the Blues, equalizing at 11:30 with a shot that landed on their first attempt on goal.
As the second period unfolded, Buchnevich capitalized on a prime opportunity, firing a one-timer from the slot to put St. Louis ahead early. However, Duchene quickly brought Dallas back into contention with another power-play goal just three and a half minutes later, amidst a flurry of action that saw Binnington frustratedly toss his stick toward the puck.
Compounding the Stars' challenges, they finished the game with only five defensemen after Ilya Lyubushkin exited early in the second period due to a lower-body injury, adding to the intensity of the matchup.
Looking ahead, the Blues will be back in action as they complete a back-to-back series at home against Los Angeles on Saturday night. Meanwhile, the Stars will travel to St. Louis to continue their rivalry on Tuesday night.
