Robertson scores twice in Stars 7-2 win over Coyotes

Jack Magruder, The Associated Press

TEMPE, Ariz. — Jason Robertson scored twice as the Dallas Stars beat the Arizona Coyotes 7-2 on Thursday.

Robertson, Denis Gurianov, Wyatt Johnston and Ty Dellandrea scored in the first period.

Robertson, Jamie Benn and Jani Hakanpaa added more nets for the visitors.

Scott Wedgewood made 28 saves, being beaten by Juuso Valimaki and Lawson Crouse.

Dallas will play in Edmonton on Saturday night.

As for the Coyotes, a 14-game trip will begin Saturday night in Washington.

During the journey, the locker rooms of the Mullett Arena will be fitted out in such a way as to meet the standards of the National League.

Arizona will play in seven states and two provinces.

The Coyotes won’t play at home again until Dec. 9 against Boston.