Jason Robertson's recent surge in offense for the Dallas Stars is more due to the fact that he's feeling himself after off-season foot surgery.

The Dallas Stars return home after going 4-1 on their five-game road trip, which included a matchup against Thursday’s opponent, the Montreal Canadiens. Dallas has won eight of its last nine games and will look to continue that hot streak against Montreal at the American Airlines Center, where the Stars have dominated their home ice this season.

Both the Stars and Canadiens have been two of the league’s hottest teams over the last month. Montreal is 11-2-1 in its last 14 games. Dallas has won 10 of its last 12.

Jason Robertson's recent surge in offense for the Dallas Stars is more due to the fact that he's feeling himself after off-season foot surgery.

MONTREAL — Jason Robertson scored the shootout winner to lift the surging Dallas Stars past the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 for their seventh consecutive victory on Saturday night. Robertson scored the only goal of the shootout while goalie Jake Oettinger stopped Patrik Laine, Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki.

Both Dallas Stars forwards got off to slow starts this season but have been back to their usual high levels since roster announcements.

Jason Robertson's shootout goal was the difference Saturday as the Dallas Stars extended their winning streak to seven, beating the host Montreal Canadiens 2-1.

The Colorado Avalanche host the Dallas Stars after Nathan MacKinnon's two-goal game against the Edmonton Oilers in the Avalanche's 4-3 loss.

When the Toronto Maple Leafs face off against the Dallas Stars, much of the discussion typically centers around the sibling rivalry between younger brother Nick and older brother Jason Robertson. Though the brothers are still focused on their second clash of the season on Tuesday,

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Colorado coach Jared Bednar has stressed the importance of winning games within the division, so Saturday's game against the visiting Dallas Stars has more meaning for both teams.

Alex Newhook’s deflection broke a tie midway through the third period and unbeaten rookie Jakub Dobes made 32 saves as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Dallas Stars 3-1.