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Stars Edge Golden Knights 2-1 Behind Benn's Go-Ahead Goal
Dallas extends points streak to 13 games with victory over Vegas
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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Jamie Benn scored the go-ahead goal on a power play in the second period and Jake Oettinger made 25 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 on Tuesday night. Oskar Back also scored for the Stars, who extended their points streak to 13 games. Jack Eichel scored the lone goal for the Golden Knights, who have lost three straight and six of their last seven.
Why it matters
The win extends Dallas' impressive points streak and keeps them firmly in the playoff hunt, while Vegas' recent struggles have them slipping down the standings in the competitive Western Conference.
The details
Benn batted the puck in from the edge of the crease with 5:44 left in the second period to break a 1-1 tie and give Dallas' second-ranked power play a goal in 10 consecutive games. Back, a fourth-liner, tied the score midway through the second period, crashing the net to put in a rebound. Eichel beat Oettinger stick side 1:31 into the second period after a Stars turnover at the blue line for the game's opening score.
- The game was played on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
- Benn's go-ahead goal came with 5:44 left in the second period.
- Back's tying goal came midway through the second period.
- Eichel's opening goal came 1:31 into the second period.
The players
Jamie Benn
The 36-year-old captain of the Dallas Stars, who scored the go-ahead goal in the second period.
Jake Oettinger
The Dallas Stars goaltender, who made 25 saves in the victory.
Oskar Back
A fourth-line forward for the Dallas Stars, who scored the tying goal in the second period.
Jack Eichel
The Vegas Golden Knights forward, who scored the opening goal of the game.
Adin Hill
The Vegas Golden Knights goaltender, who made 14 saves in the loss.
What they’re saying
“We must continue to battle and find ways to win games, even when things aren't going our way. This was a big two points for us tonight.”
— Jamie Benn, Dallas Stars Captain (Dallas Morning News)
“We had our chances, but Oettinger was solid in net for them. We need to find a way to generate more offense and get back in the win column.”
— Jack Eichel (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
What’s next
The Stars will host the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday as they continue their six-game homestand, while the Golden Knights will begin a four-game homestand on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The takeaway
This hard-fought victory extends Dallas' impressive points streak and keeps them in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race, while Vegas' recent struggles have them slipping down the standings. The Stars' strong special teams play and goaltending from Oettinger proved to be the difference in this tight matchup between two top teams in the West.
