Jason Robertson's 3rd-period goal helps Stars rally past Wild

Dallas trailed 4-3 before scoring twice in the final period to secure the victory.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:51am

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Mikko Rantanen, Wyatt Johnston, and Colin Blackwell each had a goal and an assist in the Dallas Stars' 5-4 comeback win over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Thursday. Dallas trailed 4-3 in the third period before Thomas Harley's deflected shot tied the game, and Jason Robertson scored the game-winning goal with 9:25 remaining.

Why it matters

This was a crucial late-season matchup between two Central Division playoff contenders, as the Stars and Wild are currently second and third in the division standings. The victory gives Dallas a four-point lead over Minnesota with just three games left in the regular season.

The details

Dallas trailed 4-3 in the third period until Thomas Harley's point shot deflected off Mikko Rantanen's skate and into the net to tie the game. Jason Robertson then scored the game-winning goal at the 10:35 mark, converting a wrist shot for his 42nd goal of the season. The Stars overcame a strong performance from the Wild, who got two goals from Kirill Kaprizov and a goal and an assist each from Quinn Hughes, Matt Boldy, and Ryan Hartman.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • Dallas trailed 4-3 in the third period before scoring twice to rally for the win.
  • Jason Robertson's game-winning goal came at the 10:35 mark of the third period.

The players

Jason Robertson

A forward for the Dallas Stars who scored the game-winning goal in the third period.

Mikko Rantanen

A forward for the Minnesota Wild who had a goal and an assist in the game.

Kirill Kaprizov

A forward for the Minnesota Wild who scored two power-play goals, setting a new franchise record with his 42nd career multi-goal game.

Thomas Harley

A defenseman for the Dallas Stars whose deflected shot tied the game in the third period.

Jake Oettinger

The goaltender for the Dallas Stars who made 27 saves to earn his 33rd win of the season.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough game against a great team like Minnesota. But the guys showed a lot of resilience to come back and get the win.”

— Rick Bowness, Head Coach, Dallas Stars

“It's always tough to lose a game like that, but we'll regroup and get ready for the playoffs. We know we'll likely see Dallas again soon.”

— Dean Evason, Head Coach, Minnesota Wild

What’s next

The Stars and Wild will meet in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, with Dallas holding a four-point lead on Minnesota for second place in the Central Division with three regular-season games remaining.

The takeaway

This thrilling late-season matchup between two top teams in the Central Division provided a preview of what could be an exciting first-round playoff series. The Stars' ability to rally from a one-goal deficit in the third period showcased their resilience and scoring depth, which could serve them well as they look to make a deep postseason run.