Robertson scores twice, Oettinger earns shutout as Stars beat Rangers 2-0 and clinch 2nd in Central

Q: How did the Dallas Stars secure second place in the Central Division?

The Dallas Stars secured second place in the Central Division after defeating the New York Rangers 2-0 and benefiting from the Minnesota Wild's loss to the Nashville Predators.

Q: What were Jason Robertson's contributions in the game against the Rangers?

Jason Robertson scored two goals, including a power-play goal and an empty-netter, bringing his season total to 44 goals.

Q: What was Jake Oettinger's performance in the game against the Rangers?

Jake Oettinger made 22 saves and achieved his fourth shutout of the season, marking his 34th win overall.

Q: Why are the New York Rangers missing the playoffs this season?

The New York Rangers are missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season after finishing last in the Eastern Conference.

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger, left, gloves a shot by the New York Rangers during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin, right, makes a save against the Dallas Stars during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Dallas Stars defenseman Tyler Myers (57) lies on the ice after taking a hit from New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

New York Rangers defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov (44) and Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque (22) compete for possession of the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque (22) breaks away with the puck as New York Rangers left wing Adam Sykora (38) chases him during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) DALLAS (AP) — Jason Robertson scored a power-play goal midway through the third period and added an empty-netter in the final minute while Jake Oettinger made 22 saves for his fourth shutout of the season as the Dallas Stars beat the New York Rangers 2-0 on Saturday and clinched second place in the Central Division. The Stars were already assured of facing the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the NHL playoffs. They secured the position late in the third period when the Wild lost in regulation to the Nashville Predators. Robertson collected a rebound of Matt Duchene’s shot and flipped a backhander into the far side to beat Igor Shesterkin with 7:11 left to play. Robertson has 44 goals, two short of his career high scored three years ago. Duchene assisted on both goals. It was Oettinger’s 34th win of the season. He was on the U.S. men's team that Rangers coach Mike Sullivan led to the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Shesterkin stopped 17 shots while absorbing only his second regulation loss in 10 career decisions against Dallas. The Rangers began a season-ending three-game road trip. They’re last in the Eastern Conference and will miss the playoffs for a second straight season after winning the Presidents’ Trophy in 2024. The Rangers, with the second-best road power play in the league, went 0 for 5 with the man advantage. That included 1:02 of 5-on-3 late in the second period.