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Stars Blitz Oilers 8-3 as Benn Nets 400th in First-Period Onslaught

The loss prompted Edmonton's coach to promise deep discussions about fixes.

Nov 25, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Dallas Stars players celebrate a goal as Edmonton Oilers left winger Andrew Magiapane (88) skates past during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images
Edmonton Oilers centre Connor Clattenburg celebrates his first goal against the Dallas Stars (Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images)
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Dallas Stars centre Wyatt Johnson gets in front of Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard (Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images)

Overview

  • Dallas jumped ahead 4-0 in the first period and never trailed, improving to 14-5-4 with a 7-1-1 run over the last nine games.
  • Jamie Benn scored his 400th career goal, Wyatt Johnston posted a goal and three assists, Jason Robertson had a goal and two assists, and Nathan Bastian scored twice.
  • Edmonton starter Stuart Skinner was pulled after allowing four goals on eight first-period shots, with Calvin Pickard finishing the game in relief.
  • The Stars dominated despite missing Mikko Rantanen to an automatic one-game suspension and multiple injured regulars, underscoring their depth.
  • Edmonton fell to 10-10-5 with four losses in five games; rookie Connor Clattenburg scored his first NHL goal, and both teams head to Seattle next, Dallas on Wednesday and the Oilers on Saturday.