Defending Big D · Nov 19, 2025
Afterwords: A Wild Finish
Nov 18, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) is checked by New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) as he attempts a shot on goaltender David Rittich (33) during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesAt first, it was just another Dallas Stars game.
Not the multi-goal drubbing that we’ve been accustomed to as of late, mind you, but rather the age-old “less than 60 minutes performance.” The first period against the New York Islanders was fantastic, even if the scoresheet didn’t reflect it, but after the first intermission there was… nothing. Just meh, blah, however you want to characterize it.