St. Louis Blues at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Dallas Stars on Jan 23, 2026. Final score: St. Louis Blues 2, Dallas Stars 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| St. Louis Blues score | 2 |
| Dallas Stars 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 | Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:54 | 0.29 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 20:12 | 0.12 | 1.48 |
| 3rd | Pavel Buchnevich | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:42 | 0.22 | 1.29 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (St. Louis Blues–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:41 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 11:30 | STL | Dalibor Dvorsky | Pavel Buchnevich, Jordan Kyrou | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 04:04 | STL | Pavel Buchnevich | Jake Neighbours, Cam Fowler | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 07:44 | DAL | Matt Duchene | Wyatt Johnston, Jason Robertson | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 19:00 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Roope Hintz | 5v5 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| St. Louis Blues | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.10 | 1.85 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 51.1% | 48.9% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 2/5 |
| Faceoff % | 40.4% | 59.6% |
| Hits | 26 | 16 |
| Blocks | 10 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 8 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 5 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:42 | 0.22 | 1.29 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:21 | 0.23 | 0.80 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:32 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:49 | 0.14 | 0.64 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:19 | 0.05 | 0.64 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:36 | 0.13 | 0.20 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:55 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Otto Stenberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:45 | 0.22 | 0.15 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:53 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:50 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:48 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:23 | 0.63 | 0.10 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:16 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:13 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Robby Fabbri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:21 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:36 | 0.22 | -0.05 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:54 | 0.29 | 1.49 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:12 | 0.12 | 1.48 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16:21 | 1.11 | 1.24 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:59 | 0.11 | 0.70 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27:00 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:16 | 0.06 | 0.30 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:04 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:12 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:57 | 0.22 | 0.15 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:38 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:07 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:02 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:11 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:50 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:16 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:22 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:28 | 0.41 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | St. Louis Blues | 16 | 19 | 84.2% | -0.43 | L |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | 1.86 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the St. Louis Blues 3–2 on Jan 23, 2026, a one-goal game.
Dallas Stars generated 1.85 expected goals to St. Louis Blues's 2.1 — St. Louis Blues owned the better of the chances but Dallas Stars 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.
Jason Robertson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 20 of 22, worth 1.86 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the St. Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 3–2 on Jan 23, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 3, St. Louis Blues 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jason Robertson led all skaters at 1.49, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 1.85 expected goals and St. Louis Blues generated 2.1, so St. Louis Blues created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
St. Louis Blues put 22 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 19. High-danger chances went 6 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jordan Binnington stopped 16 of 19 (-0.43 goals saved above expected); Jake Oettinger stopped 20 of 22 (1.86 goals saved above expected).