Dallas Stars at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct 30, 2025. Final score: Dallas Stars 1, Tampa Bay Lightning 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Dallas Stars score | 1 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11:42 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| 2nd | Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:53 | 0.09 | 0.74 |
| 3rd | Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:12 | 0.24 | 0.74 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 15:02 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Gage Goncalves, Charle-Edouard D'Astous | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 02:03 | DAL | Adam Erne | Alexander Petrovic, Radek Faksa | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| OT 02:36 | TBL | Anthony Cirelli | — | 3v3 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.34 | 4.73 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 39.1% | 60.9% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 56.5% | 43.5% |
| Hits | 30 | 21 |
| Blocks | 10 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:42 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:12 | 0.24 | 0.74 |
| Adam Erne | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:52 | 0.12 | 0.65 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:59 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:27 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:38 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:12 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:29 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 23:37 | 0.46 | 0.10 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:40 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:17 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:11 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:26 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:32 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:58 | 0.24 | -0.05 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:48 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:36 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26:49 | 0.62 | -0.20 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:53 | 0.09 | 0.74 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:57 | 0.89 | 0.70 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:32 | 1.17 | 0.65 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:06 | 0.28 | 0.64 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:53 | 0.09 | 0.25 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:04 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:24 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:09 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:11 | 0.88 | 0.10 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:28 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:51 | 0.21 | 0.05 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:42 | 0.43 | 0.05 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:56 | 0.54 | 0.05 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:37 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:42 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:14 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:02 | 0.12 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 31 | 33 | 93.9% | 1.11 | O |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 20 | 21 | 95.2% | 0.84 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Dallas Stars 2–1 on Oct 30, 2025, a one-goal game.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 4.73 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 2.34 — Tampa Bay Lightning edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Radek Faksa led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.79 on 1 assist.
Jake Oettinger stopped 31 of 33, worth 1.11 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 2–1 on Oct 30, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 2, Dallas Stars 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Radek Faksa led all skaters at 0.79, on 0G, 1A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 4.73 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 2.34, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 21 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 33. High-danger chances went 10 to 16.