Dallas Stars at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the New York Islanders on Mar 26, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 1, New York Islanders 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Dallas Stars score | 1 |
| New York Islanders 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 | Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 26:38 | 0.38 | 2.37 |
| 2nd | Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:53 | 0.02 | 1.23 |
| 3rd | Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:22 | 0.46 | 0.98 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:48 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Emil Heineman, Matthew Schaefer | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 02:19 | NYI | Calum Ritchie | Matthew Schaefer, Ryan Pulock | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 17:01 | DAL | Matt Duchene | Jamie Benn, Thomas Harley | 5v6 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.79 | 3.31 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 56.2% | 43.8% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 42.1% | 57.9% |
| Hits | 21 | 15 |
| Blocks | 10 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:56 | 0.14 | 0.51 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:16 | 0.05 | 0.28 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.01 | 0.27 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:43 | 0.05 | 0.19 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:00 | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:08 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:32 | 0.50 | 0.06 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:11 | 0.01 | -0.02 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:28 | 0.50 | -0.03 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:51 | 0.03 | -0.11 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:11 | 0.24 | -0.13 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:36 | 0.15 | -0.21 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:28 | 0.34 | -0.27 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:27 | 0.02 | -0.28 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:24 | 0.08 | -0.29 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:31 | 0.15 | -0.38 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:02 | 0.49 | -0.53 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:14 | 0.09 | -0.69 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 26:38 | 0.38 | 2.37 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:53 | 0.02 | 1.23 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:22 | 0.46 | 0.98 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:07 | 0.43 | 0.91 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:08 | 0.15 | 0.77 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:45 | 0.02 | 0.65 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:30 | 0.01 | 0.62 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:51 | 0.00 | 0.57 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.26 | 0.53 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:04 | 0.05 | 0.48 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:00 | 0.35 | 0.40 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:06 | 0.42 | 0.28 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:46 | 0.09 | 0.22 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:48 | 0.05 | 0.21 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:27 | 0.17 | 0.20 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:24 | 0.17 | -0.07 |
| Adam Boqvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:16 | 0.01 | -0.24 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:24 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 1.05 | L |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 1.97 | W |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Dallas Stars 2–1 on Mar 26, 2026, a one-goal game.
New York Islanders generated 3.31 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 2.79 — New York Islanders edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Matthew Schaefer led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.37 on 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 26 of 27, worth 1.97 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs New York Islanders game?
The New York Islanders beat the Dallas Stars 2–1 on Mar 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 2, Dallas Stars 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matthew Schaefer led all skaters at 2.37, on 0G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 3.31 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 2.79, so New York Islanders created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 27 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 25. High-danger chances went 12 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jake Oettinger stopped 23 of 25 (1.05 goals saved above expected); Ilya Sorokin stopped 26 of 27 (1.97 goals saved above expected).