Dallas Stars at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct 10, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 1, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2026 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Dallas Stars score | 1 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins 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 | Connor Dewar | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12:14 | 0.43 | 1.29 |
| 2nd | Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12:34 | 0.12 | 1.06 |
| 3rd | Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:36 | 0.99 | 0.95 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 01:57 | PIT | Connor Dewar | Blake Lizotte | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 19:30 | DAL | Tyler Seguin | Jason Robertson, Miro Heiskanen | 5v6 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | PIT | Ben Kindel | — | 1v0 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | — | 1v0 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | DAL | Tyler Seguin | — | 0v1 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | — | 0v1 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | — | 1v0 | 1–1 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.38 | 2.35 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 29 |
| Corsi % | 44.6% | 55.4% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 44.4% | 55.6% |
| Hits | 23 | 10 |
| Blocks | 25 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 4 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:36 | 0.99 | 0.95 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:14 | 0.76 | 0.76 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:43 | 0.16 | 0.45 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 25:08 | 0.19 | 0.43 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 30:24 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:01 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:30 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:14 | 0.03 | 0.17 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:53 | 0.03 | 0.08 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:27 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:29 | 0.12 | 0.07 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:41 | 0.02 | -0.02 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:20 | 0.43 | -0.10 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:19 | 0.03 | -0.35 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:36 | 0.17 | -0.45 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.08 | -0.53 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:09 | 0.28 | -0.55 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:27 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Dewar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:14 | 0.43 | 1.29 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:34 | 0.12 | 1.06 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:27 | 0.09 | 0.94 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:28 | 0.26 | 0.82 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:58 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:08 | 0.07 | 0.23 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:28 | 0.18 | 0.17 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:39 | 0.30 | 0.13 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:42 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:22 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:54 | 0.20 | 0.07 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:44 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:54 | 0.25 | 0.04 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:28 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:44 | 0.05 | -0.01 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:10 | 0.15 | -0.23 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:45 | 0.04 | -0.35 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 19 | 20 | 95.0% | 1.88 | O |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 24 | 25 | 96.0% | 2.91 | W |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Dallas Stars 2–1 on Oct 10, 2026, a one-goal game.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.35 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 3.38 — Dallas Stars owned the better of the chances but Pittsburgh Penguins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Connor Dewar led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.29 on 1 goal, 3 shots on goal.
Arturs Silovs stopped 24 of 25, worth 2.91 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Dallas Stars 2–1 on Oct 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 2, Dallas Stars 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Connor Dewar led all skaters at 1.29, on 1G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.35 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 3.38, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 25 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 20. High-danger chances went 22 to 29.