Stars extend point streak to 13 games with win over Golden Knights

Jake Oettinger makes 26 saves as Dallas defeats Vegas 2-1

Mar. 11, 2026 at 11:54am

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The Dallas Stars extended their point streak to 13 games with a 2-1 victory over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night. Jake Oettinger made 26 saves for the Stars, who got goals from Oskar Back and Jamie Benn. Jack Eichel scored the lone goal for Vegas, which has lost three straight and six of its last seven games.

Why it matters

The Stars' 13-game point streak is the second-longest in franchise history, tying a run from 1999-2000 and 2000-2001. Dallas is making a strong push for the playoffs, while the struggling Golden Knights are trying to stay in the Western Conference postseason race.

The details

After a scoreless first period, Eichel gave Vegas a 1-0 lead early in the second. Back tied it midway through the period, and Benn scored on the power play late in the second to put Dallas ahead 2-1. The Stars' power play has now scored in 10 straight games, the longest streak in the NHL this season. A late Dallas goal was disallowed, but Oettinger held on for the win.

  • The Stars' 13-game point streak ties the second-longest in franchise history.
  • Dallas' team record for longest point streak is 15 games, set in 1998-99.

The players

Jake Oettinger

The Dallas Stars goaltender made 26 saves in the win.

Jamie Benn

The Dallas Stars forward scored the game-winning goal on the power play in the second period.

Jack Eichel

The Vegas Golden Knights forward scored the lone goal for his team in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The Stars' impressive point streak has them firmly in the playoff picture, while the Golden Knights' recent struggles have them fighting to stay in the postseason race in the competitive Western Conference.