Dallas Stars at Calgary Flames
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Calgary Flames on Mar 03, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 6, Calgary Flames 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Dallas Stars score | 6 |
| Calgary Flames 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 | Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 4 | 0 | 13:07 | 0.00 | 2.56 |
| 2nd | Sam Steel | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13:52 | 0.15 | 2.29 |
| 3rd | Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:59 | 0.23 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Calgary Flames) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:44 | DAL | Sam Steel | Matt Duchene, Jamie Benn | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 09:52 | CGY | Morgan Frost | Blake Coleman, Adam Klapka | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 11:54 | DAL | Jamie Benn | Matt Duchene, Sam Steel | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 02:26 | DAL | Mavrik Bourque | Jason Robertson, Wyatt Johnston | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 06:02 | DAL | Sam Steel | Matt Duchene, Esa Lindell | 4v4 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 08:48 | DAL | Nathan Bastian | Nils Lundkvist, Thomas Harley | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 2nd 19:41 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Matt Duchene, Jason Robertson | 4v5 | 6–1 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Calgary Flames | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.36 | 1.82 |
| High-danger shots | 27 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 59.0% | 41.0% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 60.0% | 40.0% |
| Hits | 16 | 18 |
| Blocks | 11 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 13:07 | 0.00 | 2.56 |
| Sam Steel | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 13:52 | 0.15 | 2.29 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:59 | 0.23 | 1.49 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11:43 | 0.13 | 1.44 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18:02 | 0.10 | 1.23 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:33 | 0.06 | 0.75 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:23 | 0.16 | 0.74 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:26 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:52 | 0.03 | 0.64 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:37 | 0.21 | 0.35 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12:39 | 0.65 | 0.25 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:14 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.51 | 0.05 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:00 | 0.35 | 0.05 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:39 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:36 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:43 | 0.45 | -0.10 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:55 | 0.05 | -0.20 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:40 | 0.03 | 0.84 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:03 | 0.15 | 0.80 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:25 | 0.05 | 0.59 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:02 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:04 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:15 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:10 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| John Beecher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:51 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:02 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Zayne Parekh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:37 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:51 | 0.22 | -0.05 |
| Matvei Gridin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:37 | 0.30 | -0.05 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:42 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:58 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:03 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:37 | 0.41 | -0.15 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:42 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 20 | 21 | 95.2% | -0.61 | W |
| Devin Cooley | Calgary Flames | 16 | 18 | 88.9% | 1.06 | |
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 13 | 17 | 76.5% | -2.50 | L |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Calgary Flames 6–1 on Mar 03, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Calgary Flames generated 1.82 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 3.36 — the run of play matched the result, with Dallas Stars earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Matt Duchene led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.56 on 4 assists.
Devin Cooley stopped 16 of 18, worth 1.06 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Calgary Flames game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Calgary Flames 6–1 on Mar 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 6, Calgary Flames 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matt Duchene led all skaters at 2.56, on 0G, 4A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Calgary Flames generated 1.82 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 3.36, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 35 shots on goal and Calgary Flames put 21. High-danger chances went 27 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Casey DeSmith stopped 20 of 21 (-0.61 goals saved above expected); Devin Cooley stopped 16 of 18 (1.06 goals saved above expected).