Stars top undermanned Penguins 6-3

Dallas Stars cruise past short-handed Pittsburgh Penguins in high-scoring affair.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 6:59am

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The Dallas Stars defeated the undermanned Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Saturday. Mikko Rantanen scored a goal and added an assist in his return from injured reserve, while Jason Robertson reached the 40-goal mark for the third time in his career and assisted on Rantanen's goal.

Why it matters

This was an important win for the Stars as they look to solidify their playoff positioning in the Western Conference. The Penguins, meanwhile, were missing several key players due to injury, making this a tough matchup for the home team.

The details

Rantanen and Robertson led the way for the Stars, who pulled away from the Penguins in the latter stages of the game. The Penguins were without several injured players, including star center Sidney Crosby, which proved to be too much to overcome against the high-powered Stars offense.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Mikko Rantanen

A forward for the Dallas Stars who scored a goal and added an assist in his return from injured reserve.

Jason Robertson

A forward for the Dallas Stars who reached the 40-goal plateau for the third time in his career and assisted on Rantanen's goal.

Sidney Crosby

A star center for the Pittsburgh Penguins who was out injured for this game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew the Penguins were shorthanded, but we still had to go out and execute. Mikko and Jason really set the tone for us tonight.”

— Rick Bowness, Head Coach, Dallas Stars

What’s next

The Stars will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Penguins will hope to get healthier and rebound in their next game.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the importance of depth and staying healthy, as the undermanned Penguins were unable to match the firepower of the Stars' top players. The Stars' win keeps them in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race.