Boston Bruins at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Dallas Stars on Oct 20, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 2, Dallas Stars 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Boston Bruins score | 2 |
| Dallas Stars 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 | Mikko Rantanen | R | 3 | 0 | 6 | 22:12 | 1.34 | 2.54 |
| 2nd | Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29:33 | 0.12 | 1.81 |
| 3rd | Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 2 | 3 | 23:34 | 0.05 | 1.51 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:09 | BOS | Matthew Poitras | Frederic Brunet, Tanner Jeannot | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 02:50 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | Jason Robertson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:30 | BOS | James Hagens | Casey Mittelstadt, Nikita Zadorov | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 13:38 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | Roope Hintz, Thomas Harley | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 03:52 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | Miro Heiskanen, Jason Robertson | 4v3 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.91 | 4.10 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 32 |
| Corsi % | 39.5% | 60.5% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Hits | 23 | 18 |
| Blocks | 22 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 8 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Poitras | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:01 | 0.08 | 0.95 |
| Frederic Brunet | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:37 | 0.04 | 0.94 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:05 | 0.05 | 0.91 |
| James Hagens | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:20 | 0.28 | 0.46 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:47 | 0.06 | 0.39 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:35 | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:26 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:59 | 0.38 | 0.22 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:58 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:18 | 0.17 | 0.09 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27:04 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:41 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:11 | 0.26 | 0.01 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:28 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:22 | 0.48 | -0.23 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:48 | 0.03 | -0.32 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:18 | 0.05 | -0.36 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:38 | 0.00 | -0.67 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 22:12 | 1.34 | 2.54 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29:33 | 0.12 | 1.81 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 23:34 | 0.05 | 1.51 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27:50 | 0.52 | 1.41 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:51 | 0.00 | 0.85 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:41 | 1.10 | 0.80 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:40 | 0.00 | 0.51 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:58 | 0.24 | 0.22 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.06 | 0.18 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:22 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:15 | 0.16 | 0.08 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:07 | 0.17 | 0.04 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:34 | 0.12 | -0.04 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:23 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:29 | 0.01 | -0.40 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:47 | 0.02 | -0.46 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | 1.10 | O |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 18 | 20 | 90.0% | -0.09 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Boston Bruins 3–2 on Oct 20, 2026, a one-goal game.
Dallas Stars generated 4.1 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 1.91 — Dallas Stars edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Mikko Rantanen led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.54 on 3 goals, 6 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 22 of 25, worth 1.1 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Boston Bruins 3–2 on Oct 20, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 3, Boston Bruins 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mikko Rantanen led all skaters at 2.54, on 3G, 0A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 4.1 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 1.91, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 20 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 25. High-danger chances went 18 to 32.