Dallas Stars at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Washington Capitals on Nov 03, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 6, Washington Capitals 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Dallas Stars score | 6 |
| Washington Capitals 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 | Jason Robertson | L | 3 | 1 | 5 | 17:05 | 0.46 | 3.69 |
| 2nd | Roope Hintz | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.16 | 2.72 |
| 3rd | Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 24:43 | 0.03 | 1.99 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:56 | DAL | Joel Kiviranta | Radek Faksa, Thomas Harley | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 00:23 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Wyatt Johnston, Roope Hintz | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 03:18 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Arttu Hyry, Tyler Myers | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 05:43 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Thomas Harley, Roope Hintz | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 2nd 11:00 | WSH | Jordan Kyrou | Dylan Strome, Cole Hutson | 5v4 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 14:50 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | Wyatt Johnston, Jamie Benn | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 2nd 16:58 | WSH | Boone Jenner | Ryan Leonard, Martin Fehérváry | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 2nd 19:30 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | Dylan Strome, Jordan Kyrou | 5v4 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 01:23 | DAL | Roope Hintz | Esa Lindell, Jason Robertson | 5v5 | 6–3 |
| 3rd 12:55 | WSH | Justin Sourdif | Anthony Beauvillier, Ilya Protas | 5v5 | 6–4 |
| 3rd 18:58 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Jordan Kyrou, Jakob Chychrun | 6v5 | 6–5 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.78 | 2.83 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 26 |
| Corsi % | 44.8% | 55.2% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 59.6% | 40.4% |
| Hits | 18 | 24 |
| Blocks | 18 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 7 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | L | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 17:05 | 0.46 | 3.69 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.16 | 2.72 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 24:43 | 0.03 | 1.99 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15:25 | 0.55 | 1.64 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:13 | 0.23 | 1.57 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:32 | 0.01 | 1.50 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:51 | 0.03 | 1.24 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:19 | 0.03 | 1.00 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.33 | 0.98 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:38 | 0.15 | 0.95 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:03 | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:41 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:40 | 0.12 | 0.09 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:41 | 0.22 | -0.18 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:21 | 0.15 | -0.20 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:06 | 0.01 | -0.39 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:47 | 0.30 | -0.48 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:57 | 0.01 | -0.74 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:56 | 0.16 | 1.79 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:05 | 0.21 | 1.54 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:12 | 0.27 | 1.29 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17:03 | 0.20 | 1.19 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:02 | 0.17 | 1.01 |
| Ilya Protas | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:04 | 0.00 | 0.96 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:02 | 0.00 | 0.66 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:56 | 0.20 | 0.61 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:38 | 0.00 | 0.58 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17:48 | 0.29 | 0.51 |
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:39 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 26:50 | 0.23 | 0.19 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:26 | 0.46 | 0.04 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:22 | 0.15 | -0.03 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:26 | 0.06 | -0.20 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:18 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:34 | 0.32 | -0.68 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:04 | 0.12 | -0.72 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 20 | 25 | 80.0% | -2.17 | W |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 7 | 11 | 63.6% | -3.10 | |
| Charlie Lindgren | Washington Capitals | 9 | 11 | 81.8% | -0.12 | L |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Washington Capitals 6–5 on Nov 03, 2026, a one-goal game.
Washington Capitals generated 2.83 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 2.78 — Washington Capitals owned the better of the chances but Dallas Stars took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Jason Robertson led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.69 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Washington Capitals 6–5 on Nov 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 6, Washington Capitals 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jason Robertson led all skaters at 3.69, on 3G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 2.83 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 2.78, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 22 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 25. High-danger chances went 20 to 26.