DAL 7–2 EDM Final · W
Stars/Schedule/Recap Thu, Mar 12, 2026 · 2025-26 regular season
Dallas Stars
DAL · 41-14-10
7–2
FinalW
Edmonton Oilers
EDM · 32-26-8
1ST2ND3RDT DAL 31021126727 EDM 04211017232 goals · shots on goal
Meeting 3 this season — the Stars lead the season series 3–0
DAL 41-14-10 · EDM 32-26-8 · Meeting 3 this season — the Stars lead the season series 3–0

Stars beat the Oilers

Chances were even (2.9 to 2.9 expected goals); the Stars won 7–2. Tristan Jarry allowed 3.6 more goals than expected from the shots he faced.

Who had the better chances

Chances were close: 2.9 expected goals to 2.9, on 27 and 32 shots on goal.

DAL 2.9 xG · 27 shots EDM 2.9 xG · 32 shots
0
1
2
3
1st 0.7 · 0.2
2nd 1.0 · 1.4
3rd 1.1 · 1.3
Tap a numbered goal to see how it happened.
Deserve to winReplay this game 100 times with average goalies and the Stars win 49.
DAL 49%EDM 51%

Goals and penalties

9 goals · 23 penalties
← Stars shoot this way Oilers shoot this way →
On net Missed Bigger = better chance 1Goal, numbered to the list
1st period
1
01:23 Jamie Benn
Miro Heiskanen, Sam Steel · backhand shot, a good chance (21%)
1–0
2
13:09 Sam Steel
Matt Duchene, Mavrik Bourque · tip in shot, a low-percentage shot (6%) that found a way in
2–0
3
15:11 Jason Robertson GWG
Unassisted · snap shot, a good chance (10%)
3–0
2nd period
PEN
05:32 Jason Dickinson· Interference
Johnston scored on this power play
2 min
Minor
4
05:43 Wyatt Johnston PP
Jason Robertson, Miro Heiskanen · Power play (Dickinson, interference) · snap shot, a good chance (18%)
4–0
5
06:15 Jason Robertson
Wyatt Johnston, Miro Heiskanen · snap shot, a good chance (12%)
5–0
6
07:53 Evan Bouchard
Kasperi Kapanen, Leon Draisaitl · snap shot, a great chance (37%)
5–1
7
11:59 Jason Dickinson
Mattias Ekholm, Jack Roslovic · tip in shot, a low-percentage shot (10%) that found a way in
5–2
PEN
14:07 Thomas Harley· Interference
Killed
2 min
Minor
PEN
16:13 Connor McDavid· Roughing
Killed
2 min
Minor
PEN
18:34 Oskar Bäck· Interference
Killed
2 min
Minor
PEN
20:00 Leon Draisaitl· Slashing
Benn scored on this power play
2 min
Minor
PEN
20:00 Connor McDavid· Roughing
Offsetting
2 min
Minor
PEN
20:00 Justin Hryckowian· Roughing
Offsetting
2 min
Minor
3rd period
8
01:32 Jamie Benn PP
Jason Robertson, Wyatt Johnston · Power play (Draisaitl, slashing) · snap shot, a good chance (18%)
6–2
PEN
08:16 Justin Hryckowian· Roughing
Offsetting
2 min
Minor
PEN
08:16 Josh Samanski· Tripping
Offsetting
2 min
Minor
PEN
08:16 Colin Blackwell· Roughing
Offsetting
2 min
Minor
PEN
08:16 Trent Frederic· Roughing
Offsetting
2 min
Minor
PEN
11:57 Darnell Nurse· Cross-checking
Killed
2 min
Minor
PEN
13:43 Esa Lindell· Interference
Killed
2 min
Minor
PEN
17:39 Wyatt Johnston· Roughing
Offsetting
2 min
Minor
PEN
17:39 Wyatt Johnston· Roughing
Offsetting
2 min
Minor
PEN
17:39 Mavrik Bourque· Roughing
Offsetting
2 min
Minor
PEN
17:39 Mavrik Bourque· Roughing
Offsetting
2 min
Minor
PEN
17:39 Darnell Nurse· Roughing
Offsetting
2 min
Minor
PEN
17:39 Darnell Nurse· Roughing
Offsetting
2 min
Minor
PEN
17:39 Jason Dickinson· Roughing
Offsetting
2 min
Minor
PEN
17:39 Jason Dickinson· Roughing
Offsetting
2 min
Minor
PEN
18:22 Lian Bichsel· Unsportsmanlike conduct
Offsetting
2 min
Minor
PEN
18:22 Trent Frederic· Roughing
Offsetting
2 min
Minor
9
18:57 Matt Duchene
Colin Blackwell, Esa Lindell · backhand shot, a low-percentage shot (6%) that found a way in
7–2
Goaltending
+1.0
vs expected
30/32 saves · 2 GA · 3.0 xGA Stopped 1.0 more goals than an average goalie would have.
−3.6
vs expected
20/27 saves · 7 GA · 3.4 xGA Allowed 3.6 more goals than expected from the shots he faced.
Team DALEDM
Shots on goal
27
32
Expected goals
2.9
2.9
Hits
0
0
Blocks
0
0
Faceoffs
49%
51%
Power play
2/3
0/3
Penalty minutes
0
0
The Stars went 2-for-3 on the power play and killed all 3 Oilers power plays.