Wyatt Johnston Leads Dallas Stars to Victory with Third Career Hat Trick

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The Dallas Stars secured a 6-3 win over the St. Louis Blues on Sunday, thanks in large part to Wyatt Johnston's impressive performance, which included his third career hat trick. Johnston's three goals, all of which were scored on the power play, helped the Stars earn their fifth win in six games. Roope Hintz also had a notable game, scoring a goal and adding three assists to his tally.

Mason Marchment and Matt Duchene each contributed a goal and an assist to the Stars' victory, while Jake Oettinger made a season-high 39 saves to earn his 29th win of the season. The Stars' special teams played a significant role in their win, with the team scoring a season-high four power-play goals in four opportunities. Their league-best penalty kill also stopped two of the Blues' three power plays. The NHL game saw the Stars outshot by the Blues 42-21, but they were able to come out on top due to their efficient scoring.

The Blues, who split a back-to-back and began a season-long six-game trip, saw goals from Zack Bolduc and Dylan Holloway. Blues backup Joel Hofer allowed three goals on nine shots before being replaced by Jordan Binnington, who allowed three goals on 12 shots. 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. This win is a significant boost to the Stars' playoff hopes, and they will look to continue their winning streak in their next game.

The Stars' home power play, which was previously the worst in the NHL for much of the season, has shown significant improvement, going 9 for 14 in the last five games at American Airlines Center. Roope Hintz had his second consecutive four-point game, following his four assists against Los Angeles on Friday. The Blues will look to bounce back from this loss when they visit Los Angeles on Wednesday, while the Stars will host New Jersey on Tuesday. Some key statistics from the game include:

• 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 outcome of this game has significant implications for the standings, with the Stars moving up in the rankings and the Blues facing a tough road ahead. The Stars will look to build on this momentum and continue their winning streak, while the Blues will aim to regroup and come back stronger in their next game. With the season heating up, every game counts, and this win is a crucial one for the Stars.