Utah Mammoth at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Dallas Stars on Mar 16, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 6, Dallas Stars 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Utah Mammoth score | 6 |
| 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 | Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 25:08 | 0.24 | 2.04 |
| 2nd | Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:03 | 0.02 | 1.63 |
| 3rd | Lawson Crouse | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18:12 | 0.28 | 1.32 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:17 | DAL | Sam Steel | Jamie Benn, Esa Lindell | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 12:11 | UTA | Clayton Keller | Mikhail Sergachev | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:20 | UTA | Nate Schmidt | Logan Cooley | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 15:34 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Miro Heiskanen, Jason Robertson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 04:16 | UTA | Jack McBain | — | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 08:05 | UTA | Kailer Yamamoto | Alexander Kerfoot | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 16:06 | UTA | Michael Carcone | JJ Peterka | 4v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 19:20 | UTA | Lawson Crouse | Nick Schmaltz | 6v5 | 6–2 |
| 3rd 19:56 | DAL | Adam Erne | Arttu Hyry, Tyler Myers | 5v5 | 6–3 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.29 | 3.21 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 6 |
| Corsi % | 49.5% | 50.5% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
| Hits | 26 | 26 |
| Blocks | 5 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawson Crouse | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:12 | 0.28 | 1.32 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:29 | 0.02 | 1.29 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:28 | 0.06 | 1.28 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:37 | 0.21 | 1.00 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:00 | 0.18 | 0.90 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:42 | 0.00 | 0.83 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:22 | 0.31 | 0.83 |
| Jack McBain | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:23 | 0.54 | 0.78 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:23 | 0.01 | 0.75 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:13 | 0.10 | 0.67 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:03 | 0.14 | 0.49 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:08 | 0.02 | 0.36 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:21 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:45 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:51 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.01 | -0.00 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:57 | 0.18 | -0.09 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:43 | 0.00 | -0.80 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:08 | 0.24 | 2.04 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:03 | 0.02 | 1.63 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16:31 | 0.58 | 1.32 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:24 | 0.30 | 1.09 |
| Sam Steel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:57 | 0.15 | 0.70 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:56 | 0.34 | 0.69 |
| Adam Erne | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7:34 | 0.26 | 0.57 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:31 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:52 | 0.32 | 0.23 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.02 | 0.13 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:07 | 0.04 | 0.12 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:22 | 0.16 | 0.12 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:34 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:48 | 0.45 | -0.24 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:51 | 0.06 | -0.28 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:28 | 0.04 | -0.53 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:32 | 0.04 | -0.85 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:15 | 0.12 | -0.97 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitek Vanecek | Utah Mammoth | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | -0.01 | W |
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 16 | 21 | 76.2% | -3.16 | L |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Dallas Stars 6–3 on Mar 16, 2026.
Dallas Stars generated 3.21 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 2.29 — Dallas Stars owned the better of the chances but Utah Mammoth took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Miro Heiskanen led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.04 on 1 assist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Dallas Stars game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Dallas Stars 6–3 on Mar 16, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 6, Dallas Stars 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Miro Heiskanen led all skaters at 2.04, on 0G, 1A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 3.21 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 2.29, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 22 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 30. High-danger chances went 12 to 6.
How did the goaltenders play?
Vitek Vanecek stopped 27 of 30 (-0.01 goals saved above expected); Casey DeSmith stopped 16 of 21 (-3.16 goals saved above expected).