Dallas Stars at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Anaheim Ducks on Dec 19, 2025. Final score: Dallas Stars 8, Anaheim Ducks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Dallas Stars score | 8 |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 3 |
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 | Thomas Harley | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:09 | 0.18 | 2.89 |
| 2nd | Jason Robertson | L | 2 | 1 | 4 | 15:18 | 0.55 | 2.52 |
| 3rd | Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.13 | 2.16 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:37 | DAL | Oskar Bäck | Radek Faksa | 5v4 | 1–0 |
| 1st 03:32 | ANA | Ryan Poehling | Radko Gudas, Ross Johnston | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 04:42 | DAL | Roope Hintz | Jason Robertson, Mavrik Bourque | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 12:41 | DAL | Sam Steel | Jamie Benn, Miro Heiskanen | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 1st 14:19 | DAL | Thomas Harley | Mikko Rantanen | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 11:10 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Mikko Rantanen, Miro Heiskanen | 4v5 | 5–1 |
| 2nd 15:10 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Roope Hintz | 5v5 | 6–1 |
| 2nd 18:30 | DAL | Adam Erne | Radek Faksa, Thomas Harley | 5v5 | 7–1 |
| 3rd 01:01 | ANA | Beckett Sennecke | Mason McTavish, Chris Kreider | 5v5 | 7–2 |
| 3rd 01:42 | DAL | Ilya Lyubushkin | Justin Hryckowian, Esa Lindell | 5v5 | 8–2 |
| 3rd 14:22 | ANA | Mikael Granlund | Jackson LaCombe, Troy Terry | 5v5 | 8–3 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.96 | 3.22 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 41.8% | 58.2% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| Hits | 8 | 22 |
| Blocks | 21 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Harley | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21:09 | 0.18 | 2.89 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 15:18 | 0.55 | 2.52 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.13 | 2.16 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:18 | 0.24 | 1.56 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:05 | 0.00 | 1.42 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:33 | 0.24 | 1.38 |
| Adam Erne | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:25 | 0.53 | 1.38 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:03 | 0.23 | 1.36 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:12 | 0.01 | 1.26 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:43 | 0.05 | 1.03 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:19 | 0.02 | 0.92 |
| Sam Steel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:51 | 0.21 | 0.88 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:26 | 0.00 | 0.88 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:49 | 0.05 | 0.66 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:43 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.02 | -0.12 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:24 | 0.11 | -0.26 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:00 | 0.03 | -1.31 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:51 | 0.06 | 1.39 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:57 | 0.55 | 1.09 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:01 | 0.09 | 1.01 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:57 | 0.45 | 0.90 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:10 | 0.46 | 0.83 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:44 | 0.16 | 0.58 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:28 | 0.46 | 0.37 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:43 | 0.07 | 0.22 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:43 | 0.02 | 0.19 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:12 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.15 | -0.08 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:03 | 0.05 | -0.14 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:06 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:41 | 0.17 | -0.42 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:12 | 0.14 | -0.42 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:47 | 0.00 | -0.54 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.27 | -0.69 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:32 | 0.01 | -0.77 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | 0.11 | W |
| Petr Mrazek | Anaheim Ducks | 14 | 18 | 77.8% | -2.40 | |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 3 | 7 | 42.9% | -3.20 | L |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Anaheim Ducks 8–3 on Dec 19, 2025, a decisive 5-goal win.
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.22 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 2.96 — Anaheim Ducks owned the better of the chances but Dallas Stars took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Thomas Harley led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.89 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8–3 on Dec 19, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 8, Anaheim Ducks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Thomas Harley led all skaters at 2.89, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.22 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 2.96, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 25 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 25. High-danger chances went 16 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Casey DeSmith stopped 22 of 25 (0.11 goals saved above expected); Petr Mrazek stopped 14 of 18 (-2.4 goals saved above expected).