Dallas Stars turn 2 second-period goals into a 2-1 result over the Vegas Golden Knights at American Airlines Center

The Dallas Stars moved to 40-14 with 10 overtime losses and 2 points, while the Vegas Golden Knights stood at 29-22 with 14 overtime losses and 1 point after a 2-1 finish at American Airlines Center.

First period

The Stars opened with 0 goals in the first period while putting 16 shots on goal in the game.

The Golden Knights also posted 0 first-period goals and finished with 27 shots.

Dallas held a 56 percent faceoff win rate while Vegas finished at 44 percent.

Second period

The Stars scored 2 second-period goals after entering the middle frame tied 0-0.

Dallas went 1-for-5 on the power play, and that special-teams conversion accounted for 1 of the 2 goals.

Jake Oettinger earned the win with 26 saves on 27 shots against, and his line included 4 shorthanded saves.

This Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights match summary also reflected a team edge in puck management, with the Stars logging 11 giveaways to Vegas at 14.

The Stars recorded 26 hits, and Vegas answered with 32 hits as the physical game stayed even through the middle period.

Third period

The Stars held Vegas scoreless in the third period, and the Knights’ only goal in the game came in the second period at even strength.

Vegas went 0-for-3 on the power play with 4 shots, while Dallas penalty killing left the Knights without a conversion.

The Golden Knights blocked 10 shots and Dallas blocked 18 shots, keeping the late push contained without any shootout attempts.

Postgame notes

Jamie Benn finished with 1 goal on 1 shot, and that 100 percent shooting night supplied part of Dallas’ 2-goal total.

Colin Blackwell added 1 assist while recording 3 hits, and he appeared among the Stars of the game selections alongside Benn and Oettinger.

Matt Duchene logged 1 assist on 1 shot as Dallas produced 4 assists on 2 goals.

Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights highlights centered on the second-period swing, and what went wrong for Dallas Stars still included 3 minor penalties that created 3 Vegas power plays without changing the scoreline.

Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights final thoughts begin with Dallas holding Vegas to 1 goal on 27 shots while generating 2 goals on 16 shots.

The Stars are scheduled to host the Edmonton Oilers at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on 3/12/2026 at 8:00 PM EDT, with ESPN+ and Hulu carrying the broadcast.

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