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Robertson's Fluke Goal Lifts Stars Over Kings
13 Jan
Summary
- Robertson's deflected pass secured the win with under four minutes remaining.
- Wyatt Johnston reached 25 goals for the third consecutive season.
- Corey Perry achieved his 500th career assist at age 40.
The Dallas Stars secured a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night, with Jason Robertson scoring the decisive goal late in the third period. Robertson's attempt at a centering pass deflected off Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson and found the back of the net with less than four minutes remaining. Matt Duchene sealed the win with an empty-net goal.
Wyatt Johnston opened the scoring for the Stars early in the first period, marking his 25th goal of the season, a feat he has now achieved for three consecutive seasons. The Kings managed to tie the game in the third period with a power-play goal from Quinton Byfield, assisted by veteran Corey Perry, who recorded his 500th career assist.
