Dallas Stars at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Utah Mammoth on Jan 31, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 3, Utah Mammoth 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Dallas Stars score | 3 |
| 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 | Kailer Yamamoto | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 13:56 | 0.40 | 1.55 |
| 2nd | Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13:40 | 0.00 | 1.43 |
| 3rd | JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.22 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:11 | DAL | Thomas Harley | Mavrik Bourque, Jamie Benn | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 07:42 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Mikko Rantanen, Miro Heiskanen | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 10:23 | UTA | Kailer Yamamoto | JJ Peterka, John Marino | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 16:37 | DAL | Matt Duchene | Jamie Benn, Sam Steel | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 06:41 | UTA | Kailer Yamamoto | JJ Peterka, Barrett Hayton | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 14 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.69 | 2.16 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 60.4% | 39.6% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 56.9% | 43.1% |
| Hits | 25 | 18 |
| Blocks | 12 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13:40 | 0.00 | 1.43 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:23 | 0.40 | 0.85 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 21:23 | 0.54 | 0.80 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 25:35 | 0.18 | 0.79 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:14 | 0.08 | 0.74 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:37 | 0.33 | 0.70 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:36 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:47 | 0.28 | 0.49 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:12 | 0.13 | 0.30 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:04 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:21 | 0.47 | 0.10 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:00 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:12 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:39 | 0.62 | 0.05 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:13 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:08 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:56 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:00 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13:56 | 0.40 | 1.55 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.22 | 1.28 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:31 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:28 | 0.15 | 0.69 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:00 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:27 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:37 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:18 | 0.54 | 0.05 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:54 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:26 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:57 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:21 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:17 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:06 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:20 | 0.28 | -0.15 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:33 | 0.08 | -0.20 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:32 | 0.08 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 12 | 14 | 85.7% | -0.95 | W |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 29 | 32 | 90.6% | 1.27 | L |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Utah Mammoth 3–2 on Jan 31, 2026, a one-goal game.
Utah Mammoth generated 2.16 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 3.69 — Dallas Stars edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Kailer Yamamoto led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.55 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Karel Vejmelka stopped 29 of 32, worth 1.27 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Utah Mammoth 3–2 on Jan 31, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 3, Utah Mammoth 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kailer Yamamoto led all skaters at 1.55, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 2.16 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 3.69, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 32 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 14. High-danger chances went 12 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Casey DeSmith stopped 12 of 14 (-0.95 goals saved above expected); Karel Vejmelka stopped 29 of 32 (1.27 goals saved above expected).