Dallas Stars at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Utah Mammoth on Jan 15, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 1, Utah Mammoth 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Dallas Stars score | 1 |
| Utah Mammoth score | 2 |
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 | John Marino | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:14 | 0.10 | 1.34 |
| 2nd | Nick Schmaltz | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:57 | 0.16 | 1.29 |
| 3rd | Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 22:11 | 0.46 | 0.85 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 19:53 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | John Marino, Clayton Keller | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 02:04 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | Wyatt Johnston, Jason Robertson | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 04:03 | UTA | John Marino | Nick Schmaltz | 5v5 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.61 | 2.81 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 43.6% | 56.4% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 32.8% | 67.2% |
| Hits | 15 | 18 |
| Blocks | 18 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:11 | 0.46 | 0.85 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:25 | 0.36 | 0.79 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:42 | 0.29 | 0.74 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 30:46 | 0.27 | 0.25 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:09 | 0.19 | 0.20 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:58 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:39 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:47 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:38 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:30 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:22 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:42 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:29 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:57 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:31 | 0.19 | -0.20 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Marino | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:14 | 0.10 | 1.34 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:57 | 0.16 | 1.29 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:03 | 0.25 | 0.69 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:30 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:15 | 0.07 | 0.30 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:23 | 0.12 | 0.20 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:25 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:13 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:11 | 0.30 | 0.10 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:45 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:02 | 0.61 | 0.00 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:29 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:53 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:08 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:11 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:17 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.22 | -0.10 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:32 | 0.34 | -0.35 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 0.52 | L |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 1.13 | W |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Dallas Stars 2–1 on Jan 15, 2026, a one-goal game.
Utah Mammoth generated 2.81 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 2.61 — Utah Mammoth edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
John Marino led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.34 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Karel Vejmelka stopped 26 of 27, worth 1.13 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Dallas Stars 2–1 on Jan 15, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 2, Dallas Stars 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — John Marino led all skaters at 1.34, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 2.81 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 2.61, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 27 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 27. High-danger chances went 11 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jake Oettinger stopped 25 of 27 (0.52 goals saved above expected); Karel Vejmelka stopped 26 of 27 (1.13 goals saved above expected).