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New York Rangers at Dallas Stars

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Robertson scores twice, Oettinger earns shutout as Stars beat Rangers 2-0 and clinch 2nd in Central

New York Rangers vs. Dallas Stars: Game Highlights

The Stars were already assured of facing the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the NHL playoffs. They secured the position late in the third period when the Nashville Predators.

Robertson collected a rebound of Matt Duchene’s shot and flipped a backhander into the far side to beat Igor Shesterkin with 7:11 left to play. Robertson has 44 goals, two short of his career high scored three years ago.

Duchene assisted on both goals.

It was Oettinger’s 34th win of the season. He was on the U.S. men's team that Rangers coach Mike Sullivan led to the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Shesterkin stopped 17 shots while absorbing only his second regulation loss in 10 career decisions against Dallas.

The Rangers began a season-ending three-game road trip. They’re last in the Eastern Conference and will miss the playoffs for a second straight season after winning the Presidents’ Trophy in 2024.

The Rangers, with the second-best road power play in the league, went 0 for 5 with the man advantage. That included 1:02 of 5-on-3 late in the second period.

Up next Both teams will play on the road Monday, the Rangers at Florida and the Stars at Toronto.

Regular Season Series

Series tied 1-1

Scoring Summary

Goal 3rd Period 12:49 Jason Robertson Goal (43) Backhand, assists: Matt Duchene (25), Wyatt Johnston (41)
Goal 3rd Period 19:01 Jason Robertson Goal (44) Backhand, assists: Matt Duchene (26), Mavrik Bourque (20)

Statistics

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9 Blocked Shots 19
22 Hits 14
6 Takeaways 3
22 Shots 19
0 Power Play Goals 1
5 Power Play Opportunities 4
0.0 Power Play Percentage 25.0
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
25 Faceoffs Won 21
54.3 Faceoff Win Percent 45.7
13 Giveaways 14
5 Total Penalties 7
15 Penalty Minutes 17
Dallas Stars Dallas Stars Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Roope Hintz, C Out Apr 14
Nathan Bastian, RW Out Apr 6
New York Rangers New York Rangers Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE

Game Information

American Airlines Center

Location: Dallas, TX
Attendance: 18,532 | Capacity:

2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Carolina 53 22 113 7
Pittsburgh 41 25 98 16
Philadelphia 43 27 98 12
Washington 43 30 95 9
Columbus 40 30 92 12
NY Islanders 43 34 91 5
New Jersey 42 37 87 3
NY Rangers 34 39 77 9

2025-26 Central Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Colorado 55 16 121 11
Dallas 50 20 112 12
Minnesota 46 24 104 12
Utah 43 33 92 6
St. Louis 37 33 86 12
Nashville 38 34 86 10
Winnipeg 35 35 82 12
Chicago 29 39 72 14
Full Standings