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 | 0.86 | 2.89 |
| 2nd | Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:20 | 0.25 | 2.03 |
| 3rd | Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 17:41 | 0.33 | 1.82 |
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) | 8.42 | 6.50 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:55 | 0.20 | 0.89 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:37 | 0.32 | 0.85 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.29 | 0.69 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:29 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:00 | 0.30 | 0.20 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.06 | 0.20 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:15 | 0.41 | 0.10 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:24 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:27 | 0.36 | 0.10 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:53 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:04 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:28 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.52 | 0.00 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:08 | 0.13 | -0.05 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:26 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:31 | 0.07 | -0.15 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:23 | 0.22 | -0.25 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:48 | 0.26 | -0.35 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 17:56 | 0.86 | 2.89 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 18:20 | 0.25 | 2.03 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17:41 | 0.33 | 1.82 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12:22 | 0.33 | 1.18 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.18 | 0.90 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:33 | 0.19 | 0.85 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:08 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:14 | 0.15 | 0.64 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:01 | 0.12 | 0.20 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:10 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:07 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:44 | 0.28 | 0.10 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:24 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:10 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:54 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:31 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:25 | 0.21 | -0.15 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:44 | 0.26 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 20 | 26 | 76.9% | -3.03 | L |
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 15 | 16 | 93.8% | 1.97 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Ottawa Senators 6–1 on Nov 30, 2025, a decisive 5-goal win.
Dallas Stars generated 6.5 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 8.42 — Ottawa Senators owned the better of the chances but Dallas Stars took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Wyatt Johnston led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.89 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Casey DeSmith stopped 15 of 16, worth 1.97 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 2.89, on 3G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 6.5 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 8.42, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 16 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 26. High-danger chances went 13 to 9.