Ottawa Senators at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Dallas Stars on Nov 30, 2025. Final score: Ottawa Senators 1, Dallas Stars 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2025 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Ottawa Senators score | 1 |
| Dallas Stars score | 6 |
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 | Wyatt Johnston | C | 3 | 1 | 4 | 17:56 | 0.67 | 2.93 |
| 2nd | Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:20 | 0.23 | 2.62 |
| 3rd | Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 17:41 | 0.33 | 2.35 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 01:58 | DAL | Mavrik Bourque | Ilya Lyubushkin, Oskar Bäck | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 08:36 | OTT | Jake Sanderson | David Perron, Nick Cousins | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 09:20 | DAL | Jason Robertson | — | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 15:33 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Mikko Rantanen, Jason Robertson | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 02:52 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Mikko Rantanen, Roope Hintz | 5v4 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 07:24 | DAL | Jamie Benn | Mikko Rantanen, Wyatt Johnston | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 15:41 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Roope Hintz, Jason Robertson | 5v4 | 1–6 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 16 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.96 | 2.02 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 56.6% | 43.4% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Hits | 31 | 21 |
| Blocks | 9 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Sanderson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:37 | 0.09 | 0.96 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:56 | 0.14 | 0.93 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.22 | 0.80 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.03 | 0.78 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:27 | 0.07 | 0.43 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:04 | 0.08 | 0.28 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:29 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:08 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:31 | 0.02 | -0.24 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:00 | 0.34 | -0.29 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:15 | 0.37 | -0.33 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:24 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:49 | 0.21 | -0.44 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:27 | 0.25 | -0.46 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:25 | 0.00 | -0.55 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:53 | 0.07 | -0.68 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.49 | -0.75 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:23 | 0.02 | -1.47 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 17:56 | 0.67 | 2.93 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 18:20 | 0.23 | 2.62 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17:41 | 0.33 | 2.35 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12:22 | 0.22 | 1.75 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:33 | 0.18 | 1.29 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:01 | 0.03 | 1.17 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.19 | 0.95 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:14 | 0.14 | 0.64 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:10 | 0.04 | 0.59 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:07 | 0.10 | 0.54 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:25 | 0.10 | 0.53 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:44 | 0.03 | 0.52 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:24 | 0.05 | 0.40 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:08 | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:54 | 0.20 | 0.35 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:44 | 0.10 | 0.23 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:10 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:31 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 20 | 26 | 76.9% | -3.98 | L |
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 15 | 16 | 93.8% | 0.96 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Ottawa Senators 6–1 on Nov 30, 2025, a decisive 5-goal win.
Dallas Stars generated 2.02 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 1.96 — the run of play matched the result, with Dallas Stars earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Wyatt Johnston led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.93 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Casey DeSmith stopped 15 of 16, worth 0.96 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Ottawa Senators 6–1 on Nov 30, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 6, Ottawa Senators 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Wyatt Johnston led all skaters at 2.93, on 3G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 2.02 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 1.96, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 16 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 26. High-danger chances went 12 to 8.