The Dallas Stars secured a vital victory against the St. Louis Blues with a score of 3-2 on January 23, 2026, at the American Airlines Center. This win marked a much-needed boost for the Stars, who have struggled recently, winning only four of their last 15 games. Jason Robertson proved pivotal, scoring his 30th goal of the season with just one minute remaining, helping his team avoid overtime.
In the early stages of the match, Dallas demonstrated a strong offensive presence, starting with a 7-0 shot advantage within the first 11 minutes. Wyatt Johnston opened the scoring with a power-play goal, his 17th of the season, putting him just one shy of the franchise record for power-play goals in a season, which is held by Mike Modano at 18 goals from the 1993-94 season. The Stars appeared to be in control, but the Blues fought back.
The tide turned in the second period when St. Louis scored twice, including a goal from Pavel Buchnevich that gave them a temporary lead. The Blues capitalized on a power play to equalize, demonstrating resilience against a Stars team that had recently struggled to maintain momentum. Just under four minutes later, Matt Duchene tied the game for Dallas, snapping a five-game personal scoring drought.
Despite a strong start, the Stars faced challenges with their power play in the latter part of the game. After initially converting two opportunities, they failed to capitalize on subsequent chances, managing only three shots on goal across multiple power plays. It was not until the final minute, with Robertson’s decisive goal, that Dallas could reclaim the lead.
Dallas welcomed back their points leader, Mikko Rantanen, who had missed the previous two games due to illness. Although Rantanen played, he appeared less than fully fit, registering only one shot on goal throughout the match. The Stars now face a critical juncture in their season, having not won consecutive games since December 21.
Looking ahead, Dallas will face the Blues again on January 25, aiming to build on this win and establish a more consistent performance. The two division rivals are set to meet twice more before the Olympic break, including another encounter on February 4 at the American Airlines Center.
As the Stars navigate their upcoming schedule, consistency in both their power play and five-on-five performance will be crucial. The team will need to leverage this win against one of the league’s struggling teams to regain their competitive edge as the season progresses.
