With their well-rounded roster depth at all positions, the Stars are currently tied with New Jersey and Carolina for the second-best record in the NHL. Adding to the excitement, captain Jamie Benn has returned after missing the first 19 games of the season with a punctured lung, giving Dallas another boost to its already elite top-nine forward group.
Dallas’ combination of veteran leadership and youthful talent has created one of the league’s most consistent teams. Miro Heiskanen’s hot start has anchored the defense, while Jason Robertson has been the offensive catalyst, recently recording a natural hat trick against the Flyers.
Beyond individual performances, the Stars are thriving as a unit. Their depth ensures that scoring threats are spread across all lines, making them a matchup nightmare for opponents. The team’s five-on-five game has steadily improved, complementing their elite power play, which has scored a league leading 22 goals this season on a 31.9 percent success rate.
After scoring a natural hat trick in 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, Robertson gave reporters some insight into what’s been driving the early season success of the Stars’ balanced offensive attack:
“I think we’re just sticking to it, driving good areas, getting pucks on net, having someone at the net. I think that’s something we’ve kinda preached. There were a lot of scrums in this game where someone was just a stick length away from jamming it in. All the lines, I mean everyone had chances, so it’s gonna go in and it’s a good step, I mean Montreal was a good example and today was another one.”
That’s a natty hatty for Jason Robertson! 🧢
He now has six goals and nine points in his last three games! pic.twitter.com/ZV04cLZnia
— NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2025
This quote referenced the teams previous 7-0 over the Canadiens, in which Robertson scored twice and had an assist. In contrast to what some fans believe, Stars aren’t reliant on their power play to win games. Instead, they create consistent chances across all lines, keeping pressure on opponents while building confidence in five-on-five situations.
Robertson’s natural hat trick truly highlighted the effectiveness of Dallas’ offensive system. He found himself in the right place at the right time, capitalizing on net-front scrambles and creating opportunities for teammates. With Benn back in the lineup, the Stars’ top-nine is stronger than ever, combining experience, skill, and physicality. This balance positions Dallas for another deep playoff run, with a potent combination of power-play precision and 5-on-5 consistency.
In short, the Stars’ recent performances showcased the advantages of balance and depth in an NHL team roster. Jason Robertson is helping lead the way along with Mikko Rantanen and Wyatt Johnston, all of whom have over 20 points so far this season, with Rantanen leading at 27.
Their power play is humming, and the return of Jamie Benn adds another layer of firepower and grit to an already tough team to play against. Dallas looks poised to keep climbing the standings and make a statement in the league this season.