Viktor Arvidsson's hat trick helps Bruins beat Stars, extend surge

Boston scores four of the game's final five goals to earn fourth straight win

Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:35am

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Viktor Arvidsson scored twice in the third period to finish off 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 win and seventh in 10 games.

Why it matters

The Bruins' recent surge has helped them climb up the standings in the Eastern Conference, as they look to secure a playoff spot and make a deep postseason run. The win over the Stars, one of the top teams in the West, demonstrates the Bruins' ability to compete with the league's elite.

The details

Arvidsson's hat trick, which included two empty-net goals, powered the Bruins' offense. Elias Lindholm and Henri Jokiharju also scored for Boston, while David Pastrnak recorded three assists. Joonas Korpisalo made 13 saves in goal for the Bruins. Wyatt Johnston, Matt Duchene, and Jamie Benn scored for the Stars, who are just 1-4-2 in their last seven games.

  • The Bruins (43-24-8, 94 points) broke a 2-2 tie after two periods.
  • Lindholm's power-play goal 13 seconds into the third period gave the Bruins a 3-2 lead.
  • Jokiharju's goal at 5:51 of the third period provided insurance for the Bruins.
  • Arvidsson scored an empty-net goal with 3:37 left in regulation.
  • Arvidsson completed his hat trick with another empty-net goal with 58 seconds remaining.

The players

Viktor Arvidsson

A forward for the Boston Bruins who scored a hat trick in the game, including two empty-net goals in the third period.

Henri Jokiharju

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

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.

Wyatt Johnston

A forward for the Dallas Stars who scored a goal and recorded an assist in the game.

Jake Oettinger

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

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out strong in the third period and we did that. Arvidsson really stepped up and carried us to the win.”

— Elias Lindholm, Forward, Boston Bruins

“It's tough to lose a game like that, but we'll regroup and get ready for our next one. We need to find a way to get back on track.”

— Wyatt Johnston, Forward, Dallas Stars

What’s next

The Bruins will look to continue 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

The Bruins' recent surge has them firmly in playoff position in the Eastern Conference, and their ability to overcome a tied game against one of the West's top teams demonstrates their potential to make a deep postseason run. The Stars, meanwhile, will need to find a way to regain their early-season form if they hope to maintain their spot atop the Central Division.