Dallas Stars at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Washington Capitals on Jan 07, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 4, Washington Capitals 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Dallas Stars score | 4 |
| Washington Capitals score | 1 |
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 | Sam Steel | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:16 | 0.38 | 2.22 |
| 2nd | Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 6 | 24:30 | 0.29 | 1.43 |
| 3rd | Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 0 | 5 | 21:49 | 0.54 | 1.40 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:06 | DAL | Radek Faksa | Esa Lindell | 5v4 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 02:37 | DAL | Sam Steel | Thomas Harley, Matt Duchene | 4v4 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 13:31 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Sam Steel | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 17:41 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | John Carlson, Jakob Chychrun | 6v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 19:41 | DAL | Roope Hintz | — | 6v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 36 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.09 | 2.18 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 58.4% | 41.6% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 44.4% | 55.6% |
| Hits | 16 | 22 |
| Blocks | 11 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 24 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Steel | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:16 | 0.38 | 2.22 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:49 | 0.54 | 1.40 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:11 | 0.01 | 1.24 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 17:13 | 1.13 | 1.06 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:14 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26:49 | 0.00 | 0.70 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:40 | 0.21 | 0.61 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:08 | 0.17 | 0.40 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:37 | 0.49 | 0.33 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10:47 | 0.56 | 0.33 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:35 | 0.01 | 0.18 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:36 | 0.12 | 0.17 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:14 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:36 | 0.22 | -0.02 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:36 | 0.20 | -0.10 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:18 | 0.19 | -0.12 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28:02 | 0.24 | -0.30 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:19 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 24:30 | 0.29 | 1.43 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27:37 | 0.09 | 0.93 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:43 | 1.13 | 0.56 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:50 | 0.36 | 0.55 |
| Dylan McIlrath | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:08 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:07 | 0.08 | 0.22 |
| Brett Leason | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:34 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:53 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:40 | 0.16 | -0.12 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:09 | 0.02 | -0.21 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:59 | 0.04 | -0.22 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:45 | 0.36 | -0.31 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:45 | 0.17 | -0.32 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:49 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:55 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:19 | 0.03 | -0.57 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:31 | 0.00 | -0.59 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:44 | 0.14 | -0.60 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 1.91 | W |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 32 | 35 | 91.4% | 0.93 | L |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Washington Capitals 4–1 on Jan 07, 2026.
Washington Capitals generated 2.18 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 5.09 — the run of play matched the result, with Dallas Stars earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Sam Steel led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.22 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Casey DeSmith stopped 23 of 24, worth 1.91 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Washington Capitals 4–1 on Jan 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 4, Washington Capitals 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sam Steel led all skaters at 2.22, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 2.18 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 5.09, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 36 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 24. High-danger chances went 22 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Casey DeSmith stopped 23 of 24 (1.91 goals saved above expected); Logan Thompson stopped 32 of 35 (0.93 goals saved above expected).