Wyatt Johnston posted the fourth hat trick of his career, including two power-play goals, to lead the Dallas Stars to their fourth straight victory with a 6-1 pounding of the visiting Ottawa Senators on Sunday.

Johnston's three goals give him 16 on the season, including an NHL-best 12 on the power play. He also had an assist. The 16 overall goals ties him for the team lead with Jason Robertson, who had a goal and two assists in the win. Mavrik Bourque and Jamie Benn also scored.

Mikko Rantanen added three assists, and Roope Hintz helped on two.

Casey DeSmith made 15 saves for the Stars. Dallas' backup goalie is now 6-0-2 in his last eight starts.

Jake Sanderson scored for Ottawa, with assists from David Perron and Nick Cousins. Senators netminder Linus Ullmark saw his personal three-ga

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