![]() ![]() Robertson’s success is not an accident and it’s not one-dimensional. That’s the kind of thing you’ll be able to tell your grandkids about.” The fact that (Modano) was here tonight shows you what a class act he is, to come down and (say) a few words to the team and to Robo. “When you’re breaking records of guys like Mike Modano, that’s something pretty special,” Stars head coach Pete DeBoer said. Surpassing a Hall of Famer and the greatest player in franchise history for points in a season? Check. The 100 th goal of his dazzling NHL career? Check. Serve as the game-winning goal of the game? Check. It’s hard to pile any more accolades onto a single goal than Robertson did with that score.Ĭhange the momentum of the game in favor of the Stars? Check. “So, I pulled up and tried to shoot through them and lucky it went in.” “I took an awkward route to try and get that puck to Roope but I didn’t know if I could beat the (defense),” Robertson said. He slowed his pace, made a quick move to avoid getting puck-jacked and froze for half a millisecond. ![]() With the puck on his stick, Robertson had nobody to his right and three Coyotes players waiting to form a triangle around him to his left. The empty power play felt like a missed opportunity.Īs the clock ticked under 30 seconds left in the period, Robertson got the puck alone crossing into the offensive zone. So often this season, Stars players and coaches have emphasized the importance of late-period goals and how game-changing they can be. The score remained tied heading into the final minute of the middle frame. Dallas had just wrapped up a power play in which they had some looks but failed to score. The Stars were tied 2-2 late in the second period with the Coyotes in a game they critically needed to win to keep pace in the division race. And while the three apples were key, the goal Robertson scored was player-defining. In all four non-empty netter Dallas goals, Robertson’s name is on the scoresheet. In the Stars’ critical 5-2 win over the Coyotes, Robertson was everywhere. Friday night in Arizona, though, takes the cake.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |