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.

Mar 10, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (not pictured) gets his stick caught on the jersey of Dallas Stars defenseman Tyler Myers (57) during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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.

Mar 10, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Rasmus Andersson (4) tracks the puck in the air and Dallas Stars center Justin Hryckowian (49) chases during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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.

Mar 10, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) celebrates scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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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Recap

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New York Rangers vs Calgary Flames: Did Alexis Lafreniere and Jonathan Quick turn special teams into a lock at Madison Square Garden?

Buffalo Sabres and San Jose Sharks: did Jack Quinn’s 3rd-period strike tilt KeyBank Center?

New York Islanders Turn 49 Shots and 2 Power-Play Goals Into Overtime Finish Against the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center

Memphis Grizzlies vs Philadelphia 76ers: paint points, second chances, and a fourth-quarter free-throw swing at Xfinity Mobile Arena

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Virginia Tech University and Wake Forest trade runs in overtime at Spectrum Center

Dallas Mavericks dig out of a 40-point first-quarter hole as the Atlanta Hawks close it out at State Farm Arena

Minnesota Wild and Utah Mammoth: Did Brock Faber set the tone as the Wild pulled away?

Brigham Young University turns paint scoring into separation against Kansas State University at T-Mobile Center

Kansas State University vs the BYU Cougars: Did T-Mobile Center shooting keep pace?

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Penn State University turnover tide turns as Northwestern University cashes steals at United Center

Toronto Raptors third-quarter surge meets Houston Rockets rebounding run at Toyota Center

Detroit Red Wings and the Florida Panthers: did Justin Faulk’s 2-point night get answered by a 3-goal third period?

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