Boston Bruins at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Dallas Stars on Jan 20, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 2, Dallas Stars 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Boston Bruins score | 2 |
| Dallas Stars score | 6 |
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 | Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 3 | 1 | 21:52 | 0.06 | 3.11 |
| 2nd | Justin Hryckowian | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14:31 | 0.31 | 2.89 |
| 3rd | Esa Lindell | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 21:52 | 0.06 | 2.55 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 16:08 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Roope Hintz, Miro Heiskanen | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 19:47 | DAL | Mavrik Bourque | Thomas Harley, Justin Hryckowian | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 08:26 | DAL | Esa Lindell | Miro Heiskanen, Justin Hryckowian | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 19:29 | DAL | Justin Hryckowian | Thomas Harley | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 03:15 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz | 5v5 | 0–5 |
| 3rd 06:37 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Mavrik Bourque, Radek Faksa | 5v5 | 0–6 |
| 3rd 12:11 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | David Pastrnak, Elias Lindholm | 4v5 | 1–6 |
| 3rd 15:39 | BOS | Fraser Minten | Nikita Zadorov | 5v5 | 2–6 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.23 | 3.40 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 38.4% | 61.6% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 35.0% | 65.0% |
| Hits | 35 | 13 |
| Blocks | 17 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 8 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:10 | 0.04 | 1.31 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:48 | 0.21 | 0.63 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:31 | 0.20 | 0.55 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:13 | 0.00 | 0.53 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:53 | 0.18 | 0.48 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:32 | 0.53 | 0.43 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:38 | 0.11 | 0.33 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:26 | 0.01 | 0.12 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.05 | -0.12 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:14 | 0.23 | -0.18 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:11 | 0.26 | -0.21 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:42 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.00 | -0.51 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:52 | 0.07 | -0.56 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:20 | 0.00 | -0.60 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:13 | 0.23 | -1.11 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:34 | 0.04 | -1.39 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 21:52 | 0.06 | 3.11 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14:31 | 0.31 | 2.89 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:52 | 0.06 | 2.55 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23:08 | 0.03 | 2.49 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:37 | 0.56 | 2.42 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 18:54 | 0.78 | 2.41 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:06 | 0.57 | 2.20 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:23 | 0.00 | 1.16 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.05 | 1.00 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:44 | 0.23 | 0.94 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:28 | 0.26 | 0.30 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:23 | 0.18 | 0.21 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:53 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:27 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:39 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:09 | 0.38 | -0.30 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.04 | -0.51 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:45 | 0.03 | -0.54 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 28 | 34 | 82.4% | -3.06 | L |
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.25 | |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 16 | 18 | 88.9% | 0.64 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Boston Bruins 6–2 on Jan 20, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Dallas Stars generated 3.4 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 2.23 — the run of play matched the result, with Dallas Stars earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Miro Heiskanen led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.11 on 3 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 16 of 18, worth 0.64 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Boston Bruins 6–2 on Jan 20, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 6, Boston Bruins 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Miro Heiskanen led all skaters at 3.11, on 0G, 3A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 3.4 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 2.23, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 18 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 37. High-danger chances went 17 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jeremy Swayman stopped 28 of 34 (-3.06 goals saved above expected); Jake Oettinger stopped 16 of 18 (0.64 goals saved above expected).