Robertson Hat Trick Lifts Stars Past Caps 6-5 in High-Scoring Affair

A Late Rally Falls Short

The Washington Capitals hosted the Dallas Stars at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in a contest that saw the visiting team secure a narrow 6-5 victory. Despite a furious second-period surge and continued pressure into the third frame, the home side could not complete the comeback against a Stars offense that proved too potent to contain.

Dallas established early control when Joel Kiviranta opened the scoring in the first period with a backhand goal, assisted by Radek Faksa and Thomas Harley. The visitors then exploded in the middle frame, led entirely by Jason Robertson’s performance. Robertson recorded a natural hat trick, netting three snap shots to put the Stars up 4-0 before Washington could respond.

Washington Fights Back

The Capitals finally broke through late in the second period when Jordan Kyrou scored on a backhand, assisted by Dylan Strome and Cole Hutson. The momentum shifted quickly as Mikko Rantanen added another snap shot, followed by Boone Jenner and Jakob Chychrun, both scoring on snap shots with assists from their respective teammates.

By the end of the second period, Washington had trimmed the deficit to 5-4, keeping the game within reach.

Roope Hintz restored the two-goal lead for Dallas early in the third period with a backhand goal assisted by Esa Lindell and Robertson. However, the Capitals refused to surrender, with Justin Sourdif deflecting a shot past the goalie, assisted by Anthony Beauvillier and Ilya Protas, to make it 6-4.

Ryan Leonard then completed the scoring for Washington late in the game with a snap shot, assisted by Jordan Kyrou and Jakob Chychrun, setting up a tense final minute. ## Key Performances

Jason Robertson was the standout player for Dallas, finishing with three goals and four points total. His efficiency in the second period turned a close game into a blowout for much of its duration. For Washington, Jordan Kyrou contributed significantly with one goal and two assists, totaling three points on the night.

Roope Hintz also played a crucial role for the Stars, notching his sixth goal of the season and adding two assists, including the key helper on Kiviranta’s opener and his own third-period tally. ## Final Standings Impact

The victory improved Dallas’s record to 9-5-1, earning them 19 points. The loss dropped Washington to 8-6-0 with 16 points. The game drew an attendance of 16,956 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.

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