Dallas Stars at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Anaheim Ducks on Jan 13, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 1, Anaheim Ducks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Dallas Stars score | 1 |
| 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 | Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22:04 | 0.00 | 2.01 |
| 2nd | Jacob Trouba | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 25:59 | 0.27 | 1.91 |
| 3rd | Beckett Sennecke | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.47 | 1.87 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 03:36 | ANA | Chris Kreider | Mikael Granlund, Radko Gudas | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 12:03 | ANA | Beckett Sennecke | — | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 17:48 | DAL | Roope Hintz | Matt Duchene, Wyatt Johnston | 5v6 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 19:39 | ANA | Jacob Trouba | Jackson LaCombe | 5v6 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.38 | 3.29 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 43.4% | 56.6% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
| Hits | 24 | 29 |
| Blocks | 21 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 8 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roope Hintz | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:37 | 0.36 | 0.69 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:08 | 1.22 | 0.34 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28:58 | 0.14 | -0.01 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:24 | 0.04 | -0.03 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:39 | 0.55 | -0.09 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:53 | 0.04 | -0.14 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:12 | 0.18 | -0.15 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:59 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:50 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:38 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.04 | -0.35 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:47 | 0.15 | -0.49 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.05 | -0.54 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:10 | 0.10 | -0.67 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:37 | 0.00 | -0.78 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:36 | 0.00 | -0.78 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:56 | 0.00 | -0.96 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:54 | 0.02 | -1.37 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:04 | 0.00 | 2.01 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 25:59 | 0.27 | 1.91 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.47 | 1.87 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:49 | 0.20 | 1.60 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:24 | 0.50 | 1.43 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:55 | 0.00 | 1.39 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:04 | 0.31 | 0.95 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:30 | 0.25 | 0.86 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.01 | 0.55 |
| Nikita Nesterenko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:27 | 0.00 | 0.53 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.34 | 0.52 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:14 | 0.59 | 0.50 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:14 | 0.26 | 0.41 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.13 | 0.39 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:57 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:47 | 0.02 | 0.14 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:25 | 0.25 | 0.12 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:34 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | 1.31 | L |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 24 | 25 | 96.0% | 1.49 | W |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Dallas Stars 3–1 on Jan 13, 2026.
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.29 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 3.38 — Dallas Stars owned the better of the chances but Anaheim Ducks 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.
Jackson LaCombe led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.01 on 1 assist.
Lukas Dostal stopped 24 of 25, worth 1.49 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Dallas Stars 3–1 on Jan 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 3, Dallas Stars 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jackson LaCombe led all skaters at 2.01, on 0G, 1A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.29 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 3.38, so Dallas Stars 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 15 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Casey DeSmith stopped 22 of 24 (1.31 goals saved above expected); Lukas Dostal stopped 24 of 25 (1.49 goals saved above expected).