Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche on Mar 18, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 2, Colorado Avalanche 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Dallas Stars score | 2 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 1 |
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 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 21:08 | 1.13 | 1.24 |
| 2nd | Cale Makar | D | 1 | 0 | 4 | 24:39 | 0.28 | 1.19 |
| 3rd | Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9:14 | 0.04 | 1.07 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 18:33 | COL | Cale Makar | Nazem Kadri, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 06:18 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Nathan Bastian, Thomas Harley | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | — | 0v1 | 1–1 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.89 | 3.87 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 38.0% | 62.0% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 42.4% | 57.6% |
| Hits | 25 | 29 |
| Blocks | 20 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:08 | 1.13 | 1.24 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:14 | 0.04 | 1.07 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:45 | 0.02 | 0.91 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:41 | 0.17 | 0.38 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:05 | 0.05 | 0.09 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:13 | 0.10 | 0.04 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:59 | 0.03 | -0.01 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:20 | 0.34 | -0.01 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:18 | 0.06 | -0.01 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:15 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:11 | 0.20 | -0.07 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:49 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:35 | 0.41 | -0.12 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:01 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28:12 | 0.08 | -0.25 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:56 | 0.06 | -0.26 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:28 | 0.02 | -0.29 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:32 | 0.00 | -0.35 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24:39 | 0.28 | 1.19 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:46 | 0.29 | 1.05 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:45 | 0.00 | 0.93 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 26:40 | 0.30 | 0.87 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:33 | 0.40 | 0.73 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27:27 | 0.44 | 0.42 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:49 | 0.21 | 0.37 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:53 | 0.01 | 0.34 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:08 | 0.07 | 0.33 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:52 | 0.09 | 0.22 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:56 | 0.51 | 0.18 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:12 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:12 | 0.15 | 0.06 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:37 | 0.24 | -0.06 |
| Ivan Ivan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:43 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:23 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:35 | 0.05 | -0.36 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:50 | 0.02 | -0.43 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 33 | 34 | 97.1% | 2.44 | W |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 17 | 18 | 94.4% | 2.10 | O |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche 2–1 on Mar 18, 2026, a one-goal game.
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.87 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 3.89 — Dallas Stars edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Jason Robertson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.24 on 1 goal, 5 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 33 of 34, worth 2.44 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 2–1 on Mar 18, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 2, Colorado Avalanche 1.
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 1.24, on 1G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.87 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 3.89, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 18 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 34. High-danger chances went 13 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jake Oettinger stopped 33 of 34 (2.44 goals saved above expected); Scott Wedgewood stopped 17 of 18 (2.1 goals saved above expected).