Dallas Stars at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Boston Bruins on Mar 31, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 3, Boston Bruins 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Dallas Stars score | 3 |
| Boston Bruins score | 6 |
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 | David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 18:27 | 0.39 | 2.71 |
| 2nd | Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:55 | 0.20 | 2.19 |
| 3rd | Viktor Arvidsson | L | 3 | 0 | 5 | 14:20 | 0.98 | 2.11 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:58 | BOS | Marat Khusnutdinov | Henri Jokiharju, David Pastrnak | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 18:51 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | David Pastrnak, Pavel Zacha | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 04:49 | DAL | Jamie Benn | Wyatt Johnston, Mikko Rantanen | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 16:53 | DAL | Matt Duchene | Jason Robertson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 00:13 | BOS | Elias Lindholm | David Pastrnak, Jonathan Aspirot | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 05:51 | BOS | Henri Jokiharju | Elias Lindholm, Morgan Geekie | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 16:23 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | — | 5v6 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 19:02 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Jason Robertson, Miro Heiskanen | 4v6 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 19:47 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | Charlie McAvoy | 5v6 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 16 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.30 | 3.49 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 41.6% | 58.4% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 35.9% | 64.2% |
| Hits | 24 | 24 |
| Blocks | 12 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 23:04 | 0.12 | 1.40 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21:26 | 0.37 | 1.04 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:25 | 0.33 | 0.99 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:12 | 0.79 | 0.64 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:53 | 0.00 | 0.61 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:25 | 0.05 | 0.61 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.05 | 0.42 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:12 | 0.02 | 0.27 |
| Cameron Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:34 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:03 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:53 | 0.02 | -0.19 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:16 | 0.22 | -0.23 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:22 | 0.33 | -0.34 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:03 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:39 | 0.00 | -0.65 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:14 | 0.02 | -0.85 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 18:27 | 0.39 | 2.71 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:55 | 0.20 | 2.19 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 14:20 | 0.98 | 2.11 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:49 | 0.26 | 1.91 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:41 | 0.05 | 1.32 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:26 | 0.60 | 1.28 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:02 | 0.00 | 0.98 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:22 | 0.01 | 0.55 |
| Lukas Reichel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:25 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:46 | 0.11 | 0.37 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:10 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:22 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:13 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:26 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:43 | 0.02 | 0.14 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:35 | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:28 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:29 | 0.21 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 18 | 22 | 81.0% | -1.12 | L |
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 13 | 16 | 81.2% | -0.63 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Dallas Stars 6–3 on Mar 31, 2026.
Boston Bruins generated 3.49 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 2.3 — the run of play matched the result, with Boston Bruins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
David Pastrnak led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.71 on 3 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 13 of 16, worth -0.63 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Dallas Stars 6–3 on Mar 31, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 6, Dallas Stars 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — David Pastrnak led all skaters at 2.71, on 0G, 3A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 3.49 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 2.3, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 16 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 23. High-danger chances went 11 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jake Oettinger stopped 18 of 22 (-1.12 goals saved above expected); Joonas Korpisalo stopped 13 of 16 (-0.63 goals saved above expected).