Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars on Mar 08, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 3, Dallas Stars 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 08, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 3 |
| Dallas Stars score | 4 |
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 | Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18:22 | 0.08 | 2.05 |
| 2nd | Mavrik Bourque | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:20 | 0.45 | 2.03 |
| 3rd | Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13:45 | 0.00 | 1.46 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:59 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | Artyom Levshunov, Frank Nazar | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 08:41 | CHI | Sam Rinzel | Teuvo Teravainen, Oliver Moore | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 16:40 | DAL | Nathan Bastian | Lian Bichsel, Oskar Bäck | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 00:42 | DAL | Mavrik Bourque | Michael Bunting | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 09:40 | DAL | Justin Hryckowian | Mavrik Bourque, Esa Lindell | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:40 | CHI | Connor Bedard | Teuvo Teravainen, Frank Nazar | 5v6 | 3–3 |
| OT 00:22 | DAL | Miro Heiskanen | Matt Duchene | 3v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.08 | 3.70 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 37.2% | 62.8% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 30.9% | 69.0% |
| Hits | 10 | 27 |
| Blocks | 22 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:22 | 0.08 | 2.05 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18:48 | 0.29 | 1.24 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:49 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:00 | 0.00 | 0.73 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:19 | 0.48 | 0.65 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:20 | 0.13 | 0.51 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:25 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:33 | 0.21 | 0.21 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:24 | 0.01 | 0.19 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:09 | 0.22 | -0.03 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:11 | 0.07 | -0.08 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:08 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:27 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:28 | 0.02 | -0.33 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:11 | 0.01 | -0.35 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:34 | 0.17 | -0.41 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:03 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:30 | 0.10 | -0.88 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:20 | 0.45 | 2.03 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:45 | 0.00 | 1.46 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:32 | 0.16 | 1.03 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:18 | 0.08 | 0.86 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:28 | 0.72 | 0.84 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:43 | 0.04 | 0.82 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:48 | 0.20 | 0.76 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:36 | 0.04 | 0.76 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 24:26 | 0.23 | 0.70 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:23 | 0.10 | 0.64 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:20 | 0.22 | 0.61 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:55 | 0.24 | 0.58 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:38 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:04 | 0.23 | 0.19 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:05 | 0.03 | 0.16 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:47 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:32 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:16 | 0.23 | 0.04 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvid Soderblom | Chicago Blackhawks | 27 | 31 | 87.1% | -1.04 | O |
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 16 | 19 | 84.2% | -1.20 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4–3 on Mar 08, 2026, a one-goal game.
Dallas Stars generated 3.7 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 2.08 — Dallas Stars edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Teuvo Teravainen led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.05 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Arvid Soderblom stopped 27 of 31, worth -1.04 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4–3 on Mar 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 4, Chicago Blackhawks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Teuvo Teravainen led all skaters at 2.05, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 3.7 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.08, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 19 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 31. High-danger chances went 8 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
Arvid Soderblom stopped 27 of 31 (-1.04 goals saved above expected); Casey DeSmith stopped 16 of 19 (-1.2 goals saved above expected).