US EditionStars Clinch Second in Central as Robertson, Oettinger Lead 2–0 Win over Rangers
Jason Robertson scored twice and Jake Oettinger made 22 saves as Dallas secured second place in the Central Division.
- On Saturday, the Dallas Stars defeated the New York Rangers 2-0, clinching second place in the Central Division. Jason Robertson scored twice and Jake Oettinger earned his fourth shutout of the season with 22 saves.
- Dallas secured the Central Division seed late in the third period after the Minnesota Wild lost to the Nashville Predators. The Stars were already guaranteed a first-round matchup against the Wild before Saturday's victory.
- Robertson scored a power-play goal and an empty-netter, while Oettinger recorded his 34th win of the season. Matt Duchene assisted on both goals as the Stars overcame Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin, who stopped 17 shots.
- Struggling on the power play by going 0 for 5, the Rangers have missed the playoffs for a second consecutive season. New York began a three-game road trip with this loss.
- Both teams return to the ice on Monday, with the Rangers traveling to Florida and the Stars heading to Toronto. Dallas prepares for its first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Wild.
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Robertson scores twice, Oettinger earns shutout as Stars beat Rangers 2-0 and clinch 2nd in Central
Jason Robertson scored a power-play goal midway through the third period and added an empty-netter in the final minute while Jake Oettinger made 22 saves for his fourth shutout of the season as the Dallas Stars beat the New York Rangers 2-0 on Saturday and clinched second place in the Central Divisi
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Rangers waste solid goaltending, good defensive effort in 2-0 loss to Stars
The Dallas Stars’ combination of forward Jason Robertson and goaltender Jake Oettinger was too much for the New York Rangers on Saturday night. Robertson broke a scoreless tie at 12:49 of the third period and added an empty-net goal to support Oettinger’s 22-save performance in a 2-0 victory that assured the Stars of home ice against the Minnesota Wild when the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin next week. The Rangers limited one of t…
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