Robertson notches 2 goals as Dallas trash Tampa Bay 8-1

Jason Robertson finished with 2 goals, Joe Pavelski added a goal and 2 assists, and Jamie Benn and Mason Marchment each notched and gave an assist as the Dallas Stars humiliated the Tampa Bay Lightning 8-1 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX.

You’ve been thund… STARSTRUCK. 💫@Lexus | #TexasHockey pic.twitter.com/BGMPoCYKrz

— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) December 2, 2023

Tyler Seguin, Thomas Harley, and Sam Steel were the other goalscorers for the Stars tonight. Jani Hakanpaa and Roope Hintz each gave 2 assists, and Jake Oettinger stopped 32 shots for Dallas (14-5-3).

Jason Robertson tallied twice as the @DallasStars matched their season high for goals in a game, a mark set against the Wild on Nov. 12.#NHLStats: https://t.co/ebWJNreDTS pic.twitter.com/OUGYLo5Sv5

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The only goal for the visiting organization was scored by Victor Hedman as the Bolts lost 4 matches in a row for the 1st time in this campaign.

The 8 goals evened a campaign high for the Stars and are the most allowed by the Lightning.

Dallas and Tampa Bay will complete the home-and-home matchup in Florida at the beginning of next week.