Robertson scores 23rd goal, Oettinger gets 16th win as Stars top Leafs 5-1

DALLAS (AP) — Jason Robertson scored his first goal in 10 career games against Toronto, the last team he had not scored against, and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves for his 16th win as the Dallas Stars beat the Maple Leafs 5-1 on Sunday night.

Sam Steel’s score early in the third period was the winning goal for the Stars, who have won four consecutive games. Jamie Benn, Mavrik Bourque and Justin Hryckowian also scored for Dallas.

Scott Laughton scored for the Leafs, who head home following an 0-3-0 road trip, the last two losses in back-to-back games.

Robertson gave Dallas a 1-0 lead late in the first period with his 23rd goal, tied for third in the league.

Oettinger is tied for the most goaltender wins in the NHL and earned his first assist this season on Bourque's empty-net goal.

Dennis Hildeby stopped 16 shots for the Leafs, with No. 1 goalie Joseph Woll playing Saturday night in the 5-3 loss at Nashville.

Oettinger thwarted Toronto’s best early scoring chance midway through the first period after Auston Matthews poked the puck away from Thomas Harley just inside the Stars’ blue line and skated in alone. Matthews shot high glove side, and Oettinger made a swiping save.

The Leafs had three serious scoring threats in the closing seconds of the second period following another Stars turnover near their net. Oettinger stopped shots by Troy Stecher and Laughton from close range, and then Simon Benoit’s attempt was blocked by Harley.

It was Dallas’ first home win against Toronto since Jan. 31, 2017, snapping an 0-6-1 streak.

It was Robertson’s first win in six games in which his younger brother, Nick, has played for the Maple Leafs.

Toronto’s league-worst power play went 0 for 4, falling to 12 for 90 (13.3%).

Maple Leafs: Host Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Stars: Take an NHL-best 13-2-4 road record to Detroit on Tuesday.

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Dallas Stars center Oskar Bäck (10) and defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) skate for the puck against Toronto Maple Leafs center Nicolas Roy (55) and right wing William Nylander (88) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby deflects the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube, center top, speaks to the bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) defends the goal against Toronto Maple Leafs center Nicolas Roy (55) and left wing Matias MacCelli (63) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) scores against Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby (35) and defenseman Jake McCabe (22) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

BALTIMORE (AP) — New England running back Tre'Veyon Henderson left Sunday night's game at Baltimore in the second quarter with a head injury.

Henderson was slow getting up after a carry in Baltimore territory. He was able to walk off the field, but then headed to the tunnel a short time later. He was later ruled out.

Henderson entered the game with 773 yards rushing and is a Rookie of the Year candidate after teaming up with Drake Maye to help the Patriots close in on a playoff berth. He had touchdown runs of 52 and 65 yards in last week's loss to Buffalo.

He had just 3 yards on five carries before exiting against Baltimore.

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New England Patriots running back Treveyon Henderson (32) runs against Baltimore Ravens safety Alohi Gilman (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)