Viktor Arvidsson Hat Trick Leads Bruins Past Stars

Boston forward scores three goals, including two empty-netters, in 6-3 victory over Dallas

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:52am

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Viktor Arvidsson recorded a hat trick, including two empty-net goals, to lead the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night at TD Garden. Marat Khusnutdinov, Elias Lindholm, and Henri Jokiharju also scored for the Bruins, who jumped out to an early 2-0 lead before the Stars tied it in the second period. Joonas Korpisalo made 13 saves to earn the win for Boston.

Why it matters

The Bruins' victory over the Stars keeps them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the competitive Eastern Conference. Boston is currently in third place in the Atlantic Division, but a strong finish to the season could help them secure home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

The details

The Bruins opened the scoring with goals from Khusnutdinov and Arvidsson in the first period. The Stars responded with goals from Jamie Benn and Matt Duchene in the second to tie the game, but Boston pulled away in the third with goals from Lindholm, Jokiharju, and Arvidsson's two empty-netters.

  • The Bruins jumped out to a 2-0 lead after the first period.
  • The Stars tied the game at 2-2 in the second period.
  • The Bruins regained the lead with three unanswered goals in the third period.

The players

Viktor Arvidsson

A forward for the Boston Bruins who recorded a hat trick, including two empty-net goals, in the win over the Dallas Stars.

Marat Khusnutdinov

A forward for the Boston Bruins who scored the opening goal of the game.

Elias Lindholm

A forward for the Boston Bruins who scored a power-play goal in the third period to give the Bruins a 3-2 lead.

Henri Jokiharju

A defenseman for the Boston Bruins who scored his first goal as a Bruin in the third period to extend the team's lead to 4-2.

Joonas Korpisalo

The goaltender for the Boston Bruins who made 13 saves to earn the win.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough game against a good Dallas team, but the guys really stepped up and played a great 60 minutes. Viktor was huge for us tonight with that hat trick, and it's always great to see a guy like Henri get his first goal as a Bruin.”

— Jim Montgomery, Boston Bruins Head Coach

What’s next

The Bruins will now embark on a four-game road trip, which starts in Sunrise, FL, on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. They will continue the trip against Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, and the Carolina Hurricanes.

The takeaway

The Bruins' victory over the Stars was a crucial win in their push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Arvidsson's hat trick performance was a standout effort, and the team's ability to regain the lead in the third period after Dallas had tied it up shows the Bruins' resilience and determination to succeed this season.