The Dallas Stars head into Devils vs Stars with Jason Robertson in strong form, and that makes this more than a standard regular-season meeting. Robertson has 13 points in his last nine games, has scored two goals in Dallas' most recent outing, and already owns a three-game point streak against the New Jersey Devils.
That is the kind of run that gives a game an extra layer. Dallas was scheduled to face New Jersey on Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET, and Robertson arrives with momentum, confidence, and a chance to keep building on a stretch that has made him one of the Stars' most dangerous forwards.
Robertson's recent scoring run
Robertson's production has been hard to ignore. The forward has put up 13 points across nine games, and his latest performance against the New York Islanders underlined how sharp he has looked. He scored twice in that 6-3 win on Sunday night, helping Dallas maintain its rhythm in the early part of the schedule.
He also reached a notable milestone earlier this month. On Oct. 22, Robertson earned his 500th career point against the Winnipeg Jets, becoming the 13th player in franchise history to do it. It is the kind of marker that speaks to both consistency and responsibility, two qualities Dallas has leaned on heavily from him.
Why the Devils matchup matters
The Devils are not just another opponent for Robertson. He enters this game with a three-game point streak against New Jersey, which gives Dallas reason to believe he can again influence the result. If he extends that run, it would add to a season pattern that has already seen him deliver five consecutive multi-point games earlier in the schedule.
That broader context matters because the Stars have been looking for reliable offence while managing the demands of a long season. Robertson has provided it. He has also shown he can impact games in different ways, whether through finishing chances, creating looks for teammates, or simply forcing opponents to spend extra attention on him.
Dallas keeps building depth around him
There is also a larger organizational picture here. The Stars have recently called up Matthew Seminoff and Dylan Hryckowian from the minors, and that fits the sort of development pathway Glen Gulutzan has spoken about before. His point has been clear: players need to arrive connected, comfortable, and ready to fit into the structure right away.
Gulutzan said, "You've got to be connected, and I think Petey, Mo and Forty do a great job down there." He also noted, "We’re playing the identical systems this year," and added, "I’ve watched (the coaches) work, and they’re detailed, so when the kids come up, they’re in the right spots."
That matters for a team trying to stay competitive over the full season. Dallas wants its younger players to be ready, but it also knows the attack often flows through proven scorers like Robertson. Against New Jersey, that remains the clearest storyline.
If Robertson stays hot, the Stars will like their chances. If the Devils can slow him down, they can make this a much more difficult night for Dallas. Either way, his recent form makes this a matchup worth watching closely.
