Dallas Stars at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Vancouver Canucks on Mar 02, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 6, Vancouver Canucks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Dallas Stars score | 6 |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 1 |
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 | Lian Bichsel | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16:49 | 0.21 | 1.55 |
| 2nd | Colin Blackwell | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13:27 | 0.48 | 1.54 |
| 3rd | Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20:17 | 0.18 | 1.38 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:57 | VAN | Evander Kane | Jake DeBrusk, Marcus Pettersson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 17:40 | DAL | Adam Erne | Colin Blackwell | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 08:31 | DAL | Lian Bichsel | Ilya Lyubushkin, Sam Steel | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 09:41 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Matt Duchene, Miro Heiskanen | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 01:33 | DAL | Matt Duchene | Sam Steel, Miro Heiskanen | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 05:40 | DAL | Colin Blackwell | — | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 15:41 | DAL | Lian Bichsel | Mavrik Bourque, Jason Robertson | 5v5 | 6–1 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 14 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.78 | 1.79 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 5 |
| Corsi % | 69.7% | 30.3% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 19 | 19 |
| Blocks | 8 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lian Bichsel | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:49 | 0.21 | 1.55 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13:27 | 0.48 | 1.54 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:17 | 0.18 | 1.38 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14:56 | 0.95 | 1.38 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14:51 | 0.59 | 1.34 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19:00 | 0.20 | 1.34 |
| Adam Erne | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:03 | 0.16 | 0.75 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:26 | 0.03 | 0.69 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:15 | 0.40 | 0.59 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.10 | 0.30 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:57 | 0.44 | 0.10 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:51 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:19 | 0.37 | 0.05 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:34 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:58 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:26 | 0.21 | -0.05 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:11 | 0.19 | -0.25 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evander Kane | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:22 | 0.82 | 0.85 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:43 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.12 | 0.64 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:22 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:14 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:58 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:46 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:02 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:06 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:43 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| P.O Joseph | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:54 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:57 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:13 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:33 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:02 | 0.07 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 13 | 14 | 92.9% | 0.51 | W |
| Nikita Tolopilo | Vancouver Canucks | 31 | 37 | 83.8% | -0.16 | L |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6–1 on Mar 02, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Vancouver Canucks generated 1.79 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 4.78 — the run of play matched the result, with Dallas Stars earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Lian Bichsel led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.55 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 13 of 14, worth 0.51 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Vancouver Canucks 6–1 on Mar 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 6, Vancouver Canucks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Lian Bichsel led all skaters at 1.55, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 1.79 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 4.78, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 37 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 14. High-danger chances went 19 to 5.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jake Oettinger stopped 13 of 14 (0.51 goals saved above expected); Nikita Tolopilo stopped 31 of 37 (-0.16 goals saved above expected).