Dallas Stars Defeat St. Louis Blues with Wyatt Johnston's Hat Trick

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The Dallas Stars ended the St. Louis Blues' four-game winning streak with a 6-3 victory at American Airlines Center on Sunday. Wyatt Johnston scored three power-play goals for the Stars, marking his second hat trick this season and third in the NHL. Roope Hintz had a goal and three assists, while Mason Marchment and Matt Duchene each had a goal and an assist. Jake Oettinger made 39 saves for the Stars, who have won five of six and are 10-2-1 in their past 13 games.

The Blues' Zack Bolduc, Dylan Holloway, and Nathan Walker scored, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Stars' strong power play. Joel Hofer allowed three goals on nine shots in the first period before being replaced by Jordan Binnington, who allowed three goals on 12 shots in relief. The Stars' special teams played a crucial role in the win, with four power-play goals in four opportunities. The power play was a key factor in the game, with the Stars capitalizing on their chances. The special teams battle was won by the Stars, who also had a strong penalty kill.

The game saw several notable performances, including Hintz's eight points in his past two games, making him the second Stars/Minnesota North Stars player in the past 40 years to have consecutive four-point games. The Stars' home power play has also improved significantly, going 9 for 14 in the last five games at American Airlines Center. The Blues, on the other hand, will look to bounce back from the loss as they begin a season-long six-game trip. The key moment in the game came when Johnston scored with 1.3 seconds left in the first period, putting the Stars ahead for good at 3-2.

Here are the match scores and player statistics:

• Dallas Stars: 6
• St. Louis Blues: 3

• Wyatt Johnston: 3 goals
• Roope Hintz: 1 goal, 3 assists
• Mason Marchment: 1 goal, 1 assist
• Matt Duchene: 1 goal, 1 assist
• Jake Oettinger: 39 saves

The loss was a setback for the Blues, who had been playing well before the game. However, they will look to regroup and come back strong in their next game. The Stars, on the other hand, will look to build on their momentum and continue their winning streak. The game was a testament to the importance of special teams in the NHL, and the Stars' ability to capitalize on their power-play chances was a key factor in their win.