Columbus Blue Jackets at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Dallas Stars on Oct 31, 2026. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 1, Dallas Stars 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 1 |
| 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 | Arttu Hyry | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15:23 | 0.69 | 1.85 |
| 2nd | Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 1 | 4 | 28:01 | 0.35 | 1.07 |
| 3rd | Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15:45 | 0.00 | 0.92 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:16 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | Wyatt Johnston, Jason Robertson | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 19:59 | DAL | Thomas Harley | Arttu Hyry, Miro Heiskanen | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 06:21 | CBJ | Damon Severson | Zach Werenski, Kent Johnson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 19:59 | DAL | Arttu Hyry | Jamie Benn, Miro Heiskanen | 5v6 EN | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 17 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.47 | 3.13 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 60.5% | 39.5% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 60.0% | 40.0% |
| Hits | 33 | 10 |
| Blocks | 8 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 8 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 28:01 | 0.35 | 1.07 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:21 | 0.03 | 0.73 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:20 | 0.21 | 0.57 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.16 | 0.47 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:14 | 0.04 | 0.46 |
| Damon Severson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:50 | 0.25 | 0.36 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:26 | 0.11 | 0.32 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:18 | 0.44 | 0.30 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:03 | 0.11 | 0.30 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:29 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:38 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:57 | 0.27 | 0.09 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:54 | 0.22 | 0.07 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:31 | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:04 | 0.18 | 0.01 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:34 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:57 | 0.01 | -0.11 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:40 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arttu Hyry | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 15:23 | 0.69 | 1.85 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:45 | 0.00 | 0.92 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:49 | 0.03 | 0.91 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 26:12 | 0.05 | 0.82 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:50 | 0.72 | 0.51 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:48 | 0.78 | 0.49 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.17 | 0.48 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:14 | 0.07 | 0.27 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:31 | 0.13 | 0.25 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:06 | 0.01 | 0.24 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:55 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:18 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:50 | 0.43 | -0.13 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:55 | 0.05 | -0.18 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:29 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:19 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:29 | 0.00 | -0.71 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 14 | 16 | 87.5% | 0.19 | L |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 24 | 25 | 96.0% | 1.47 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3–1 on Oct 31, 2026.
Dallas Stars generated 3.13 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 2.47 — the run of play matched the result, with Dallas Stars earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Arttu Hyry led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.85 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 24 of 25, worth 1.47 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3–1 on Oct 31, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Arttu Hyry led all skaters at 1.85, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 3.13 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.47, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 25 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 17. High-danger chances went 15 to 13.