Nashville Predators at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Dallas Stars on Feb 28, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 2, Dallas Stars 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Nashville Predators 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 | 2 | 23:05 | 0.43 | 1.44 |
| 2nd | Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:44 | 0.88 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17:20 | 0.00 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:26 | NSH | Michael Bunting | Matthew Wood, Luke Evangelista | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:35 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Luke Evangelista | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 16:18 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Jamie Benn, Jason Robertson | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 05:31 | DAL | Nathan Bastian | Thomas Harley | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 01:47 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Miro Heiskanen, Wyatt Johnston | 3v3 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.85 | 3.25 |
| High-danger shots | 4 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 45.3% | 54.7% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 58.2% | 41.8% |
| Hits | 26 | 20 |
| Blocks | 16 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17:20 | 0.00 | 1.28 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:26 | 0.47 | 0.90 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:52 | 0.07 | 0.60 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:17 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:59 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:09 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:01 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:57 | 0.21 | 0.20 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:08 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:48 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:50 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:26 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:05 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:17 | 0.54 | 0.00 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:23 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:02 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29:09 | 0.17 | -0.10 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:11 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23:05 | 0.43 | 1.44 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 21:44 | 0.88 | 1.39 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8:33 | 0.44 | 0.90 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:41 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:36 | 0.10 | 0.74 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:22 | 0.20 | 0.49 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:33 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:43 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:26 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:57 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:12 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:37 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:41 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:45 | 0.34 | 0.05 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:26 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:23 | 0.06 | -0.15 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:24 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:30 | 0.03 | -0.38 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | -0.16 | O |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 0.92 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Nashville Predators 3–2 on Feb 28, 2026, a one-goal game.
Dallas Stars generated 3.25 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 2.85 — Dallas Stars edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Jason Robertson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 25 of 27, worth 0.92 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Nashville Predators 3–2 on Feb 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 3, Nashville Predators 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 1.44, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 3.25 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 2.85, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 27 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 25. High-danger chances went 4 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Juuse Saros stopped 22 of 25 (-0.16 goals saved above expected); Jake Oettinger stopped 25 of 27 (0.92 goals saved above expected).