Arvidsson's Hat Trick Leads Bruins Past Stars

Boston extends winning streak to four games with 6-3 victory over Dallas

Apr. 1, 2026 at 5:58am

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Viktor Arvidsson scored two goals in the third period to complete his fifth career hat trick, leading the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 win over the visiting Dallas Stars on Tuesday night. The Bruins broke a 2-2 tie after two periods with four of the game's final five goals, earning their fourth straight victory and seventh in their last 10 games.

Why it matters

The win extends Boston's surge as they continue to climb the standings in the Eastern Conference playoff race. For Dallas, the loss is their fourth in the last seven games, slowing their momentum in the competitive Western Conference.

The details

Arvidsson's two third-period goals, including an empty-netter, sealed the win for the Bruins. Henri Jokiharju and Elias Lindholm also scored for Boston, while Joonas Korpisalo made 13 saves in net. For Dallas, Wyatt Johnston, Matt Duchene and Jamie Benn scored, but Jake Oettinger stopped just 17 of 22 shots.

  • The Bruins opened the scoring 9:58 into the first period.
  • Arvidsson made it 2-0 with 1:09 left in the first period.
  • Benn scored to make it 2-1 at 4:49 of the second period.
  • Duchene tied the game at 2-2 with 3:07 left in the second period.
  • Lindholm scored the go-ahead goal just 13 seconds into the third period.

The players

Viktor Arvidsson

A forward for the Boston Bruins who scored two goals in the third period to complete his fifth career hat trick.

Henri Jokiharju

A defenseman for the Boston Bruins who scored the game-winning goal in the third period.

Wyatt Johnston

A forward for the Dallas Stars who scored a goal and added an assist.

Jake Oettinger

The goaltender for the Dallas Stars who made 17 saves in the loss.

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 we had to come out strong in the third period and take control of the game. Arvidsson really stepped up and made some big plays for us.”

— Elias Lindholm, Bruins forward

“We just couldn't find a way to get the puck past their goalie in the third period. Arvidsson made us pay for our mistakes and that was the difference in the game.”

— Jamie Benn, Stars forward

What’s next

The Bruins will look to extend their winning streak on Thursday when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Stars will try to bounce back on Saturday when they visit the Colorado Avalanche.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the Bruins' depth and resilience, as they were able to overcome an early deficit and pull away late with Arvidsson's hat trick performance. For the Stars, it was a missed opportunity to gain ground in the tight Western Conference playoff race.