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- Oettinger stopped 30 shots to post his second shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over the Devils, underscoring Dallas's strong goaltending in this matchup.
- Dallas extended its road point streak to 12 games, the longest in franchise history, highlighting the team's efficacy away from home.
- Miro Heiskanen opened the scoring with a power-play goal in the second, showcasing Dallas's offensive shift in the middle frame.
- Jason Robertson extended the lead with a second-period goal, delivering a cushion that helped seal the shutout.
- Esa Lindell contributed two assists, aiding Dallas's first goal and second tally as part of a balanced defensive contribution.
- Dallas defensemen stepped up with solid support as the team played without Tyler Seguin, who is likely out for the season.
- "It's not just the goalie. It's the amount of blocked shots that we had, the way the penalty kill has been playing" emphasized by Oettinger, highlighting team defense and PK success.
- New Jersey's speed and structure were noted as factors in the loss, with emphasis on limiting chances against Dallas’s disciplined defense.
- The win further cements Dallas's performance trend of rising away from home, reinforcing a strong road record this season.
- Overall, Dallas combined solid goaltending, defense, and timely scoring to secure the 3-0 victory against New Jersey.
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