Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Stars on Mar 12, 2026. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 2, Dallas Stars 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 2 |
| Dallas Stars score | 7 |
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 | Jason Robertson | L | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17:17 | 0.36 | 4.13 |
| 2nd | Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 3 | 0 | 23:00 | 0.03 | 3.08 |
| 3rd | Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:18 | 0.83 | 3.05 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:23 | DAL | Jamie Benn | Miro Heiskanen, Sam Steel | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:09 | DAL | Sam Steel | Matt Duchene, Mavrik Bourque | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 15:11 | DAL | Jason Robertson | — | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 05:43 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Jason Robertson, Miro Heiskanen | 5v4 | 0–4 |
| 2nd 06:15 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Wyatt Johnston, Miro Heiskanen | 5v5 | 0–5 |
| 2nd 07:53 | EDM | Evan Bouchard | Kasperi Kapanen, Leon Draisaitl | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 2nd 11:59 | EDM | Jason Dickinson | Mattias Ekholm, Jack Roslovic | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 01:32 | DAL | Jamie Benn | Jason Robertson, Wyatt Johnston | 5v4 | 2–6 |
| 3rd 18:57 | DAL | Matt Duchene | Colin Blackwell, Esa Lindell | 4v4 | 2–7 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.70 | 3.22 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Hits | 24 | 14 |
| Blocks | 7 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 24 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 7 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Dickinson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:16 | 0.08 | 1.10 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:47 | 0.01 | 0.78 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:50 | 0.09 | 0.60 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:36 | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:51 | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:17 | 0.25 | 0.32 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:44 | 0.45 | 0.00 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:18 | 0.02 | -0.13 |
| Josh Samanski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:53 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:49 | 0.04 | -0.40 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 21:51 | 0.31 | -0.44 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:21 | 0.45 | -0.52 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:17 | 0.06 | -0.68 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:32 | 0.01 | -0.69 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17:57 | 1.24 | -0.79 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:45 | 0.06 | -1.13 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:45 | 0.02 | -1.20 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | L | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 17:17 | 0.36 | 4.13 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 23:00 | 0.03 | 3.08 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 18:18 | 0.83 | 3.05 |
| Sam Steel | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:49 | 0.49 | 1.61 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14:37 | 0.35 | 1.58 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:14 | 0.01 | 1.48 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:06 | 0.34 | 1.46 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:46 | 0.07 | 1.39 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:16 | 0.05 | 1.34 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:01 | 0.26 | 1.27 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:00 | 0.02 | 1.16 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:37 | 0.23 | 0.34 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:47 | 0.04 | 0.29 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:49 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:15 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:14 | 0.09 | -0.27 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:08 | 0.08 | -0.28 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:08 | 0.00 | -0.57 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | Edmonton Oilers | 20 | 27 | 74.1% | -3.86 | L |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 30 | 32 | 93.8% | 0.78 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Edmonton Oilers 7–2 on Mar 12, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Dallas Stars generated 3.22 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 3.7 — Edmonton Oilers owned the better of the chances but Dallas Stars took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Jason Robertson led all skaters with a Game Score of 4.13 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 30 of 32, worth 0.78 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 7–2 on Mar 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 7, Edmonton Oilers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jason Robertson led all skaters at 4.13, on 2G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 3.22 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 3.7, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 31 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 27. High-danger chances went 14 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Tristan Jarry stopped 20 of 27 (-3.86 goals saved above expected); Jake Oettinger stopped 30 of 32 (0.78 goals saved above expected).