Dallas Stars at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Apr 13, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 6, Toronto Maple Leafs 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Dallas Stars score | 6 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 5 |
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 | Mavrik Bourque | C | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15:56 | 1.00 | 3.20 |
| 2nd | Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 3 | 2 | 18:36 | 0.26 | 2.41 |
| 3rd | William Nylander | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:50 | 0.27 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:14 | TOR | John Tavares | William Nylander | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:35 | TOR | Jacob Quillan | Steven Lorentz | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 15:51 | TOR | William Nylander | Jake McCabe, Simon Benoit | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 00:52 | DAL | Mavrik Bourque | — | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 05:31 | DAL | Mavrik Bourque | Jason Robertson, Matt Duchene | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 09:29 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Matt Duchene, Mavrik Bourque | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 01:40 | TOR | Max Domi | William Nylander, Matthew Knies | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 04:19 | TOR | Nicholas Robertson | Troy Stecher, Matthew Knies | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 08:18 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Mikko Rantanen, Thomas Harley | 4v5 | 4–5 |
| 3rd 09:38 | DAL | Arttu Hyry | — | 5v5 | 5–5 |
| 3rd 14:52 | DAL | Mavrik Bourque | Matt Duchene, Alexander Petrovic | 5v5 | 6–5 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.55 | 2.50 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 52.8% | 47.2% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 60.4% | 39.6% |
| Hits | 11 | 27 |
| Blocks | 11 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 3 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 15:56 | 1.00 | 3.20 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 18:36 | 0.26 | 2.41 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 19:26 | 0.28 | 1.31 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:23 | 0.15 | 1.07 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:24 | 0.05 | 1.06 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.03 | 0.82 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:24 | 0.60 | 0.77 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:44 | 0.39 | 0.76 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:57 | 0.02 | 0.73 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.05 | 0.45 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:51 | 0.36 | 0.38 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:34 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:22 | 0.01 | 0.24 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:04 | 0.01 | 0.17 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:46 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:20 | 0.10 | -0.08 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:24 | 0.13 | -0.10 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:48 | 0.03 | -0.12 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 22:50 | 0.27 | 1.44 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:31 | 0.21 | 1.25 |
| Max Domi | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:40 | 0.12 | 1.00 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.05 | 0.94 |
| Jacob Quillan | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:26 | 0.16 | 0.89 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:19 | 0.19 | 0.89 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 14:32 | 0.67 | 0.86 |
| John Tavares | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:03 | 0.29 | 0.68 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:27 | 0.05 | 0.66 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:14 | 0.06 | 0.66 |
| Ryan Tverberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:04 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| William Villeneuve | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:35 | 0.03 | -0.01 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:10 | 0.10 | -0.17 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:30 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:51 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:22 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Luke Haymes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:02 | 0.14 | -0.53 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:57 | 0.02 | -0.68 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 22 | 27 | 81.5% | -2.73 | W |
| Artur Akhtyamov | Toronto Maple Leafs | 27 | 32 | 84.4% | -2.78 | L |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6–5 on Apr 13, 2026, a one-goal game.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.5 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 3.55 — Dallas Stars edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Mavrik Bourque led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.2 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 7 shots on goal.
Casey DeSmith stopped 22 of 27, worth -2.73 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6–5 on Apr 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 6, Toronto Maple Leafs 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mavrik Bourque led all skaters at 3.2, on 3G, 1A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.5 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 3.55, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 32 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 27. High-danger chances went 17 to 11.