SEATTLE — Jason Robertson netted his 33rd goal of the season, Jake Oettinger finished with 34 saves, and the Dallas Stars clinched a playoff spot in with a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night.

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Jason Robertson posted a natural hat trick and Roope Hintz collected three assists to lead the visiting Dallas Stars to a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Wyatt Johnston also scored and Thomas Harley logged two assists for the Stars (46-21-4,

After a win over Seattle on Saturday night, the organization punched its ticket to make another run at the Stanley Cup.

The Dallas Stars are headed to the dance. With a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, the Stars clinched their spot in the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs, marking the fourth straight year in which the club will compete in the postseason.

Rantanen has 3 points for Dallas, which has won 5 in row; Seattle eliminated from postseason contention SEATTLE — Mikko Rantanen had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars clinched a berth in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 5-1 win against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday.