Dallas Stars at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Mar 28, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 6, Pittsburgh Penguins 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Dallas Stars score | 6 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins 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 | Erik Karlsson | D | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24:47 | 0.09 | 2.53 |
| 2nd | Mavrik Bourque | C | 2 | 1 | 2 | 19:02 | 0.55 | 2.52 |
| 3rd | Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 2 | 1 | 12:08 | 0.03 | 1.94 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:12 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Erik Karlsson, Rickard Rakell | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 02:10 | DAL | Justin Hryckowian | Colin Blackwell, Jamie Benn | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 02:58 | PIT | Erik Karlsson | Parker Wotherspoon | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 07:12 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Mikko Rantanen, Matt Duchene | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 10:12 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | Jason Robertson, Miro Heiskanen | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 11:38 | DAL | Lian Bichsel | Mavrik Bourque, Oskar Bäck | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 08:54 | PIT | Noel Acciari | Elmer Soderblom, Erik Karlsson | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 16:52 | DAL | Mavrik Bourque | Tyler Myers | 6v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 18:50 | DAL | Mavrik Bourque | Jamie Benn, Esa Lindell | 6v5 | 6–3 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 12 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.10 | 2.10 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 48.6% | 51.4% |
| Power play | 2/5 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 58.9% | 41.1% |
| Hits | 12 | 19 |
| Blocks | 24 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 19:02 | 0.55 | 2.52 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12:08 | 0.03 | 1.94 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:12 | 0.05 | 1.64 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:36 | 0.16 | 1.63 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 21:03 | 1.28 | 1.58 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:57 | 0.26 | 1.40 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:55 | 0.16 | 1.38 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.00 | 1.26 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:33 | 0.29 | 0.58 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:38 | 0.06 | 0.48 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:27 | 0.08 | 0.42 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:20 | 0.04 | 0.32 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:47 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:14 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:01 | 0.22 | -0.16 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:02 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:44 | 0.00 | -0.57 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 24:47 | 0.09 | 2.53 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:09 | 0.12 | 1.77 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:48 | 0.20 | 1.70 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:11 | 0.00 | 1.05 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:35 | 0.05 | 0.99 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:02 | 0.00 | 0.63 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:42 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:02 | 0.15 | 0.21 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.97 | -0.01 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:36 | 0.33 | -0.12 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:45 | 0.21 | -0.12 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.14 | -0.19 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:14 | 0.09 | -0.22 |
| Rutger McGroarty | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:41 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:36 | 0.06 | -0.25 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:33 | 0.25 | -0.71 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:50 | 0.00 | -0.89 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:49 | 0.00 | -1.09 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 9 | 12 | 75.0% | -0.34 | W |
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | -1.26 | L |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6–3 on Mar 28, 2026.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.1 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 3.1 — the run of play matched the result, with Dallas Stars earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Erik Karlsson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.53 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6–3 on Mar 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 6, Pittsburgh Penguins 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Erik Karlsson led all skaters at 2.53, on 1G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.1 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 3.1, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 26 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 12. High-danger chances went 10 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jake Oettinger stopped 9 of 12 (-0.34 goals saved above expected); Stuart Skinner stopped 20 of 24 (-1.26 goals saved above expected).