In a decisive match for the Central Division lead, the Dallas Stars secured a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets, with the Stars leading 3-0 at the end of the first period, highlighted by goals from Robertson, Pavelski, and Stankoven. Pavelski's goal came with 3:19 to go in the first period, and the shots were 12-10 in favor of WPG. Despite a power play goal from Vladislav Namestnikov, bringing the Jets within two with 6:36 to go in the 2nd period and the shots evening out at 20-20, Dallas maintained control. Logan Stankoven's performance was notable, marking his third consecutive game with a goal. The Stars' victory was highlighted by their ability to suppress Winnipeg's offense, leading to their third win in the season series against the Jets.
Stars rookie Logan Stankoven scores in 3rd consecutive game, a 4-1 win over Jets for Central lead https://t.co/tVCKK2y3Y4 https://t.co/iTD7ILVE0L
Hintz. 4-1. Jets had a chance to put the squeeze on the Central Division lead tonight. The only squeeze that took place was Dallas on Winnipeg's offence. Decisive win by the Stars, who hold a 3-0 lead in the season series.
A solid pushback from Winnipeg, now down 3-1 after two periods of play. Vladislav Namestnikov's doorstep goal came on a redirected pass from Nikolaj Ehlers, who also drew the penalty.
#NHLJets claw one back in the second. 3-1 Dallas. Namestnikov on the PP. Shots 20-20. Dallas has lost just four times this season leading after two periods.
Vladislav Namestnikov's power play goal pulls Winnipeg within two. It's 3-1 and the second unit puts some respect on itself in making it so.
#NHLJets 2nd unit cashes in. Nikolaj Ehlers pass attempt goes off the skate of Esa Lindell and onto the stick of Vladislav Namestnikov. Stars lead cut to 3-1 with 6:36 to go in 2nd period.
Logan Stankoven! WHAT A SHIFT! 3 goals in 9 shots as Dallas takes a 3-0 lead headed to 1st intermission. https://t.co/hrjDIvT2wb
Stars lead 3-0 after the first period. Goals from Robertson, Pavelski and Stankoven. Shots 12-10 WPG.
Joe Pavelski makes it 2-0 Stars on a deflection from the center slot. This first period belongs to Dallas.
Jani Hakanpaa with a shot from the right point and there's Joe Pavelski doing what he does, tipping home the shot and it's 2-0 @DallasStars over #NHLJets with 3:19 to go in the first period.