Stars' Robertson confident in team's playoff readiness

Dallas winger says Stars know what they're capable of heading into postseason after comeback win over Wild.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:35am

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Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson, 26, expressed confidence in his team's abilities heading into the NHL playoffs following a 5-4 comeback victory over the Minnesota Wild. Despite some up-and-down stretches during the regular season, Robertson said the Stars know what they're capable of and that players are stepping up when needed.

Why it matters

The Stars' late-season surge and ability to rally from a deficit against a potential playoff opponent suggests they are rounding into form at the right time. Robertson's comments indicate the team has a strong belief in itself, which could pay dividends in the high-pressure environment of the postseason.

The details

The Stars trailed the Wild early but managed to turn the game around and claim the victory, despite an injury to defenseman Miro Heiskanen. Robertson said the team knows it can overcome adversity, a valuable trait for the playoffs. Dallas has three regular-season games remaining against the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Buffalo Sabres before the postseason begins.

  • The Stars defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-4 on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • Dallas has three regular-season games remaining: April 12 vs. New York Rangers, April 13 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, and April 15 vs. Buffalo Sabres.

The players

Jason Robertson

A 26-year-old winger for the Dallas Stars who expressed confidence in his team's playoff readiness following a comeback win over the Minnesota Wild.

Miro Heiskanen

A Dallas Stars defenseman who left the game against the Wild due to injury.

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What they’re saying

“I think we just know what our team's capable of, right? Throughout the whole season, regardless of the stretches, the bad ones or the good ones, we know what we have.”

— Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars winger

What’s next

The Stars will look to continue their late-season momentum in their final three regular-season games before the playoffs begin.

The takeaway

The Dallas Stars appear to be peaking at the right time, with winger Jason Robertson expressing confidence in the team's abilities heading into the playoffs. The Stars' ability to rally from a deficit against a potential postseason opponent suggests they are rounding into form and could be a dangerous team in the NHL's championship tournament.