New Jersey Devils at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Dallas Stars on Mar 24, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 6, Dallas Stars 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| New Jersey Devils score | 6 |
| Dallas Stars score | 4 |
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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 19:50 | 1.33 | 3.14 |
| 2nd | Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 2 | 10 | 21:17 | 0.65 | 2.84 |
| 3rd | Mavrik Bourque | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17:16 | 0.34 | 2.35 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:12 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Simon Nemec | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 08:16 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Thomas Harley, Jason Robertson | 4v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 09:11 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | Jonas Siegenthaler, Dougie Hamilton | 4v4 | 2–1 |
| 1st 12:52 | NJD | Connor Brown | Arseny Gritsyuk, Jonas Siegenthaler | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 1st 17:19 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Luke Hughes, Jesper Bratt | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 01:11 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Matt Duchene, Jason Robertson | 5v4 | 4–2 |
| 2nd 12:31 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Nils Lundkvist, Wyatt Johnston | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 06:46 | NJD | Timo Meier | Nico Hischier, Dawson Mercer | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 13:08 | DAL | Mavrik Bourque | Justin Hryckowian, Thomas Harley | 5v5 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 19:00 | NJD | Dougie Hamilton | — | 6v5 | 6–4 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.37 | 2.19 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 42.5% | 57.5% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 15 | 21 |
| Blocks | 22 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 9 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:50 | 0.00 | 1.77 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:54 | 0.22 | 1.50 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:20 | 0.38 | 1.43 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:09 | 0.61 | 1.39 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:01 | 0.58 | 1.33 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:05 | 0.52 | 1.27 |
| Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:33 | 0.50 | 1.19 |
| Connor Brown | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:08 | 0.43 | 1.06 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:57 | 0.00 | 0.99 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:22 | 0.02 | 0.87 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:29 | 0.04 | 0.47 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:24 | 0.31 | 0.39 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:12 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:32 | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:33 | 0.02 | 0.27 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:11 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.13 | -0.02 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:52 | 0.02 | -0.44 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 19:50 | 1.33 | 3.14 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 21:17 | 0.65 | 2.84 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:16 | 0.34 | 2.35 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23:07 | 0.07 | 1.84 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:37 | 0.00 | 0.78 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:53 | 0.05 | 0.17 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:51 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:28 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:44 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:03 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:57 | 0.02 | -0.12 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:24 | 0.10 | -0.13 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.03 | -0.55 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:50 | 0.09 | -0.57 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:07 | 0.00 | -0.62 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:00 | 0.00 | -0.65 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:53 | 0.00 | -0.65 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:59 | 0.05 | -0.69 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 23 | 27 | 85.2% | -1.14 | W |
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 15 | 16 | 93.8% | 0.57 | L |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 4 | 8 | 50.0% | -2.36 |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Dallas Stars 6–4 on Mar 24, 2026.
Dallas Stars generated 2.19 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 4.37 — the run of play matched the result, with New Jersey Devils earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Wyatt Johnston led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.14 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Casey DeSmith stopped 15 of 16, worth 0.57 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Dallas Stars game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Dallas Stars 6–4 on Mar 24, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 6, Dallas Stars 4.
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 3.14, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 2.19 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 4.37, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 25 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 27. High-danger chances went 10 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jake Allen stopped 23 of 27 (-1.14 goals saved above expected); Casey DeSmith stopped 15 of 16 (0.57 goals saved above expected).