Jason Robertson scored a natural hat trick in a span of 5 minutes, 43 seconds Tuesday night, helping the Dallas Stars build a four-goal lead before they held off the Washington Capitals 6-5.
Robertson began his run 23 seconds into the second period on a power play. He scored again less than three minutes later, then completed the hat trick at the 5:43 mark of the period. The three goals came on four shots and gave Dallas a 4-0 advantage.
The NHL’s official video record confirms Robertson’s three-goal sequence against Washington. Reuters reported that it was his seventh regular-season hat trick. Robertson later added an assist to finish with four points.
Roope Hintz contributed a goal and two assists for Dallas. Joel Kiviranta and Mikko Rantanen also scored, while Jake Oettinger made 20 saves.
Washington pushed back after falling behind. Jordan Kyrou had a goal and two assists, and Jakob Chychrun and Ryan Leonard each recorded a goal and an assist. Boone Jenner and Justin Sourdif also scored.
Dallas led 6-3 early in the third period after Hintz scored, but late goals by Sourdif and Leonard cut the margin to one. The Capitals could not find the equalizer.
Washington replaced Logan Thompson after he allowed four goals on 11 shots. Charlie Lindgren stopped nine of the 11 shots he faced in relief.
The victory improved Dallas to 4-1-1 on the road. The Stars have won nine of their past 10 meetings with Washington.
Sources: - Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/sports/nhl/behind-jason-robertsons-natural-hat-trick-stars-hold-off-capitals--flm-2026-11-04/ - NHL official video: https://www.nhl.com/video/topic/highlights/dal-wsh-robertson-has-a-hat-trick-against-the-capitals-6407873336112