Toronto Maple Leafs at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Dallas Stars on Dec 22, 2025. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 1, Dallas Stars 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 1 |
| Dallas Stars score | 5 |
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 | Jamie Benn | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9:49 | 0.39 | 1.74 |
| 2nd | Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:59 | 0.01 | 1.65 |
| 3rd | Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 25:45 | 0.05 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 18:30 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Oskar Bäck, Radek Faksa | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 05:03 | DAL | Sam Steel | Ilya Lyubushkin, Mikko Rantanen | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 08:39 | TOR | Scott Laughton | Morgan Rielly | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 12:10 | DAL | Jamie Benn | Miro Heiskanen, Esa Lindell | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 17:55 | DAL | Mavrik Bourque | Esa Lindell, Jake Oettinger | 5v6 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 19:43 | DAL | Justin Hryckowian | Jamie Benn, Thomas Harley | 5v5 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.08 | 3.34 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 59.6% | 40.4% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 60.9% | 39.1% |
| Hits | 24 | 11 |
| Blocks | 9 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 24 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:38 | 0.22 | 1.40 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:19 | 0.26 | 0.61 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.03 | 0.32 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:26 | 0.25 | 0.15 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:42 | 0.39 | 0.09 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.21 | 0.07 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:50 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:18 | 0.76 | -0.04 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:57 | 0.18 | -0.08 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:12 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:58 | 0.08 | -0.24 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.25 | -0.26 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:51 | 0.04 | -0.28 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:19 | 0.03 | -0.46 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:59 | 0.10 | -0.49 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:21 | 0.00 | -0.53 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:07 | 0.01 | -0.82 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.00 | -1.03 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9:49 | 0.39 | 1.74 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:59 | 0.01 | 1.65 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 25:45 | 0.05 | 1.49 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:27 | 0.41 | 1.45 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:06 | 0.01 | 1.16 |
| Sam Steel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:07 | 0.04 | 1.08 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:48 | 1.32 | 1.04 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:43 | 0.24 | 0.78 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:37 | 0.01 | 0.75 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:24 | 0.04 | 0.70 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:55 | 0.11 | 0.65 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:14 | 0.20 | 0.46 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:59 | 0.21 | 0.34 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:20 | 0.18 | 0.29 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:29 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:53 | 0.01 | 0.11 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:00 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Hildeby | Toronto Maple Leafs | 17 | 21 | 81.0% | -1.62 | L |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 1.68 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–1 on Dec 22, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Dallas Stars generated 3.34 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 3.08 — 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.
Jamie Benn led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.74 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 27 of 28, worth 1.68 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–1 on Dec 22, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jamie Benn led all skaters at 1.74, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 3.34 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.08, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 28 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 22. High-danger chances went 15 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dennis Hildeby stopped 17 of 21 (-1.62 goals saved above expected); Jake Oettinger stopped 27 of 28 (1.68 goals saved above expected).