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 | Jamie Benn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15:12 | 0.20 | 0.95 |
| 2nd | Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:32 | 0.42 | 0.84 |
| 3rd | Oskar Bäck | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.21 | 0.75 |
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 | 0.69 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:03 | 0.11 | 0.59 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:51 | 0.37 | 0.50 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:39 | 0.17 | 0.40 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:31 | 0.06 | 0.40 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:52 | 0.21 | 0.35 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:51 | 0.11 | 0.25 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:59 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:58 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:31 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:32 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:32 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:03 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:09 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:15 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:22 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:10 | 0.21 | -0.15 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:40 | 0.04 | -0.25 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:12 | 0.20 | 0.95 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:32 | 0.42 | 0.84 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.21 | 0.75 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:51 | 0.56 | 0.59 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.11 | 0.59 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:34 | 0.03 | 0.59 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:59 | 0.26 | 0.25 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:34 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.18 | 0.15 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:35 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:24 | 0.25 | 0.10 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:12 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:25 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:04 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:06 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:20 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:33 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 14 | 16 | 87.5% | 0.17 | L |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 0.68 | 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.
Jamie Benn led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.95 on 1 goal, 1 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 26 of 27, worth 0.68 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 — Jamie Benn led all skaters at 0.95, on 1G, 0A 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 (0.17 goals saved above expected); Jake Oettinger stopped 26 of 27 (0.68 goals saved above expected).