Vegas Golden Knights at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars on Mar 22, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 3, Dallas Stars 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 3 |
| 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 | Brayden McNabb | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19:12 | 0.24 | 2.24 |
| 2nd | Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22:14 | 0.35 | 1.55 |
| 3rd | Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:28 | 0.05 | 1.48 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:01 | VGK | Brayden McNabb | Keegan Kolesar, Shea Theodore | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 10:55 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Matt Duchene, Miro Heiskanen | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 16:48 | DAL | Justin Hryckowian | Colin Blackwell, Sam Steel | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 09:10 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | Brett Howden, Colton Sissons | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 16:22 | VGK | Reilly Smith | Mitch Marner, Pavel Dorofeyev | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 15 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.84 | 2.01 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 66.1% | 33.9% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 55.3% | 44.7% |
| Hits | 26 | 24 |
| Blocks | 12 | 25 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden McNabb | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:12 | 0.24 | 2.24 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22:14 | 0.35 | 1.55 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:28 | 0.05 | 1.48 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:26 | 0.42 | 1.36 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:48 | 0.36 | 1.17 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:25 | 0.34 | 1.02 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:13 | 0.28 | 0.83 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:50 | 0.45 | 0.75 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:32 | 0.31 | 0.61 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:01 | 0.28 | 0.59 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:48 | 0.11 | 0.56 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:13 | 0.01 | 0.48 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:00 | 0.04 | 0.48 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:20 | 0.20 | 0.37 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:13 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:58 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:41 | 0.11 | -0.26 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:31 | 0.01 | -0.54 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:54 | 0.00 | 0.67 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:32 | 0.10 | 0.66 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.21 | 0.57 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:18 | 0.12 | 0.42 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:43 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:24 | 0.07 | 0.35 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:08 | 0.10 | 0.27 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:38 | 0.20 | 0.22 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:56 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:10 | 0.15 | 0.13 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:04 | 0.09 | -0.08 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:40 | 0.02 | -0.19 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:51 | 0.12 | -0.26 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:35 | 0.61 | -0.31 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:06 | 0.09 | -0.32 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:37 | 0.01 | -0.48 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:47 | 0.00 | -0.59 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:50 | 0.00 | -0.86 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 13 | 15 | 86.7% | -0.13 | W |
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | 0.55 | L |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Dallas Stars 3–2 on Mar 22, 2026, a one-goal game.
Dallas Stars generated 2.01 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 3.84 — Vegas Golden Knights edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Brayden McNabb led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.24 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
Casey DeSmith stopped 30 of 33, worth 0.55 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Dallas Stars 3–2 on Mar 22, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 3, Dallas Stars 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brayden McNabb led all skaters at 2.24, on 1G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 2.01 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.84, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 33 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 15. High-danger chances went 20 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Adin Hill stopped 13 of 15 (-0.13 goals saved above expected); Casey DeSmith stopped 30 of 33 (0.55 goals saved above expected).