Robertson scores 2, Stars keep pace with 4-1 win over Flyers
By SCHUYLER DIXON
AP Sports Writer
DALLAS (AP) — Jason Robertson beat the first-period buzzer while scoring twice, and the Dallas Stars kept pace in the tight Central Division playoff race with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Joe Pavelski had a goal and two assists to get to 999 career points. The Stars reached 100 points and stayed even with defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado. The Avalanche beat San Jose 6-2. The night started with Minnesota also in a three-way logjam atop the Central. The Wild dropped two points back with a 4-1 loss at Pittsburgh. Kevin Hayes scored in the Flyers’ fourth consecutive regulation loss. Robertson opened the scoring with just 1.3 seconds left in the first.