Vegas Golden Knights at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars on Mar 10, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 1, Dallas Stars 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 1 |
| Dallas Stars 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 | Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:56 | 0.05 | 1.63 |
| 2nd | Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:32 | 0.42 | 1.57 |
| 3rd | Oskar Bäck | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.21 | 1.23 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 01:31 | VGK | Jack Eichel | Shea Theodore, Ivan Barbashev | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 10:41 | DAL | Oskar Bäck | Colin Blackwell, Thomas Harley | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 14:16 | DAL | Jamie Benn | Wyatt Johnston, Matt Duchene | 5v4 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 16 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.59 | 2.83 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 59.6% | 40.4% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 44.4% | 55.6% |
| Hits | 32 | 26 |
| Blocks | 10 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 2 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:56 | 0.05 | 1.63 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:52 | 0.21 | 1.04 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:31 | 0.06 | 0.76 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:51 | 0.44 | 0.70 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:39 | 0.17 | 0.58 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:31 | 0.22 | 0.31 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:59 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:32 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:32 | 0.11 | 0.14 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:51 | 0.11 | 0.07 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:58 | 0.08 | 0.04 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:03 | 0.11 | 0.02 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:15 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:09 | 0.32 | -0.05 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:03 | 0.05 | -0.45 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:10 | 0.26 | -0.86 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:40 | 0.06 | -1.23 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:22 | 0.00 | -1.50 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:32 | 0.42 | 1.57 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.21 | 1.23 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:34 | 0.03 | 1.06 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:12 | 0.30 | 0.93 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:12 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.18 | 0.72 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:51 | 0.59 | 0.65 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.16 | 0.52 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:59 | 0.26 | 0.52 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:06 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:20 | 0.01 | 0.27 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:33 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:25 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:24 | 0.25 | -0.04 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:04 | 0.23 | -0.24 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:34 | 0.01 | -0.39 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:35 | 0.07 | -0.50 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 14 | 16 | 87.5% | 0.14 | L |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 1.02 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2–1 on Mar 10, 2026, a one-goal game.
Dallas Stars generated 2.83 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 2.59 — Dallas Stars edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Shea Theodore led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.63 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 26 of 27, worth 1.02 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2–1 on Mar 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 2, Vegas Golden Knights 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Shea Theodore led all skaters at 1.63, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 2.83 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.59, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 27 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 16. High-danger chances went 9 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Adin Hill stopped 14 of 16 (0.14 goals saved above expected); Jake Oettinger stopped 26 of 27 (1.02 goals saved above expected).