Jason Robertson's hat trick propelled the Dallas Stars to a thrilling 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders, marking their third consecutive win. Robertson's three-goal performance in the second period made him the first player since Jamie Benn in 2018 to score three goals in a single period. The Stars, with a solid showing from goalie Jake Oettinger who made 35 saves, maintained their lead despite a late surge from the Islanders.

The game included a controversial moment when a potential tying goal by Jean-Gabriel Pageau was disallowed due to interference on Oettinger. The Islanders managed to score through Anthony Duclair and Kyle Palmieri, but fell short in their first game back after the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. Dallas improved their road record to 17-11-1, showcasing their strong performance away from home.