The Dallas Stars claimed a thrilling overtime victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night, thanks in large part to a stunning game-winning goal from forward Jason Robertson. The 21-year-old rookie proved to be the hero for the Stars, as he buried a sensational wrist shot past Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom just 4:30 into the extra frame to secure a valuable two points for his team. The goal capped off a memorable performance from Robertson, who also recorded an assist earlier in the game to help lead Dallas to a 4-3 triumph at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
On March 19, 2023, the Dallas Stars won 6-5 over the Calgary Flames at the Saddledome in a thrilling see-saw battle. The game ended in overtime when Jason Robertson scored his second goal of the game, securing the victory for the Stars. Robertson cut in front of the net and went from his forehand to his backhand to score the goal with only 12 seconds remaining in OT. In addition to Robertson’s goals, Joe Pavelski, Wyatt Johnston, Radek Faksa, and Jani Hakanpaa also scored for Dallas, while Roope Hintz had two assists and Jake Oettinger stopped 33 shots for the win.
The Flames fought hard, with Rasmus Andersson and Mackenzie Weegar each registering a goal and two assists for Calgary. Elias Lindholm, Blake Coleman, and Nick Ritchie also scored for the Flames. Jacob Markstrom stopped 20 shots in the game.
The Stars scored twice in the first two minutes, while Calgary scored three unanswered goals in only six minutes and 38 seconds in the second period to briefly take the lead 4-3. However, Robertson equalized before the end of the period. In the see-saw battle, Oettinger seemed to lose track of Andersson’s shot from the blue line that gave the Flames a 5-4 lead at 9:53 of the third period. But the visitors drew even again at 12:09 when a loose puck flew out to Hakanpaa, whose shot deflected off Markstrom and into the net.
Robertson converted his second rebound from the slot at 18:20 of the second period to knot the score 4-4, reaching the 40-goal mark for a second straight season with his first goal of the game. The hosts led when Ritchie took Andersson’s stretch pass and beat Oettinger on a breakaway with a backhand goal at 16:58. The Flames’ Coleman had pulled Calgary even at 13:56, with Andersson’s shot squeezing through Oettinger’s pads, and Coleman diving to sweep the puck in. Weegar sparked Calgary’s three-goal run at 10:20.
Miro Heiskanen assisting on two goals extended the longest point streak of his career to 10 straight games, with three goals and 14 assists in that span. Johnston’s goal gave the Toronto teenager points in 10 of his last 12 games with seven goals and four assists. Milan Lucic was a Flames’ scratch on Saturday, while Dallas was without veteran centre Tyler Seguin for the fifth straight game because of his leg injury. Lastly, Calgary’s Andersson has two goals and six assists in his last four games.
The Flames play back-to-back nights in California starting Monday against Los Angeles, followed by Anaheim. Meanwhile, after a successful 4-2 road trip, the Stars open a three-game homestand Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken.
In conclusion, the game-winning goal by Jason Robertson truly showcased the kind of talent he possesses and how much he has grown since joining the Dallas Stars. It was a nail-biting finish, with both teams giving an excellent performance. The Flames may have ultimately lost the game, but their strong play and resilience is commendable. As for the Stars, this win could be the boost they need to propel themselves into a more dominant position in the league. It’s still early on in the season, but with more displays of skill and teamwork like this, fans can expect big things from both sides.
