Detroit Red Wings at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Dallas Stars on Mar 14, 2026. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 2, Dallas Stars 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 2 |
| Dallas Stars score | 3 |
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 | Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:52 | 0.45 | 1.39 |
| 2nd | Simon Edvinsson | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 21:24 | 0.31 | 0.85 |
| 3rd | Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:42 | 0.05 | 0.84 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:57 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Mavrik Bourque, Nils Lundkvist | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 02:19 | DAL | Michael Bunting | Justin Hryckowian, Jason Robertson | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 06:51 | DET | Simon Edvinsson | Moritz Seider, James van Riemsdyk | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 16:34 | DET | Lucas Raymond | Emmitt Finnie, Alex DeBrincat | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 02:06 | DAL | Thomas Harley | Wyatt Johnston | 3v3 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.39 | 2.82 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 46.9% | 53.1% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 54.9% | 45.1% |
| Hits | 20 | 21 |
| Blocks | 17 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:24 | 0.31 | 0.85 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:20 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:05 | 0.07 | 0.74 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:40 | 0.34 | 0.69 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:37 | 0.85 | 0.65 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 27:44 | 0.18 | 0.54 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:23 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:43 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Sheldon Dries | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:54 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| John Leonard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:10 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:34 | 0.38 | 0.10 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:28 | 0.38 | 0.05 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:10 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:14 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.21 | -0.05 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:36 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:03 | 0.09 | -0.10 |
| Dominik Shine | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:33 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:52 | 0.45 | 1.39 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:42 | 0.05 | 0.84 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:43 | 0.25 | 0.75 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:38 | 1.13 | 0.75 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:58 | 0.08 | 0.69 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:56 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22:11 | 0.34 | 0.54 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.06 | 0.20 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:29 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:12 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:11 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:42 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:58 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:32 | 0.23 | 0.00 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:39 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:33 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:42 | 0.15 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 21 | 24 | 87.5% | 0.98 | O |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | 0.52 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3–2 on Mar 14, 2026, a one-goal game.
Dallas Stars generated 2.82 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 3.39 — Detroit Red Wings owned the better of the chances but Dallas Stars took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Wyatt Johnston led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.39 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
John Gibson stopped 21 of 24, worth 0.98 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Detroit Red Wings 3–2 on Mar 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 3, Detroit Red Wings 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Wyatt Johnston led all skaters at 1.39, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 2.82 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 3.39, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 24 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 24. High-danger chances went 12 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
John Gibson stopped 21 of 24 (0.98 goals saved above expected); Jake Oettinger stopped 22 of 24 (0.52 goals saved above expected).