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Stars hang on to edge Golden Knights, extend point streak to 13
Oettinger makes 26 saves for Dallas; Vegas has lost 6 of 7
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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Jake Oettinger made 26 saves, and the Dallas Stars hung on to extend their point streak to 13 games with a 2-1 win against the Vegas Golden Knights at American Airlines Center on Tuesday. Jamie Benn and Oskar Back scored for Dallas, while Jack Eichel scored for Vegas. The Stars weathered a late third-period push from the Golden Knights with goalie Adin Hill pulled for the extra attacker.
Why it matters
The Stars' 13-game point streak is an impressive feat, showcasing their strong performance and ability to grind out close games against tough opponents like the Golden Knights. This win helps Dallas maintain their position in the playoff race, while Vegas' recent struggles highlight the competitive nature of the Western Conference.
The details
In the second period, Eichel gave Vegas a 1-0 lead with a shot from the top of the left face-off circle. Back then tied the game at 1-1 when Colin Blackwell's rebound ricocheted off his stick at the top of the crease. Benn scored the game-winning goal on the power play in the second period, batting in a Wyatt Johnston shot in the slot.
- The game was played on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
- Dallas is now 12-0-1 in their 13-game point streak, including a franchise-record 10-game winning streak that ended with a shootout loss to the Avalanche on Friday.
The players
Jake Oettinger
The Dallas Stars goaltender who made 26 saves in the game.
Jamie Benn
The Dallas Stars forward who scored the game-winning goal on the power play in the second period.
Oskar Back
The Dallas Stars forward who scored the game-tying goal in the second period.
Jack Eichel
The Vegas Golden Knights forward who scored the opening goal of the game in the second period.
Adin Hill
The Vegas Golden Knights goaltender who made 14 saves in the game.
What they’re saying
“We must weather the storm and find a way to grind out these close games. The guys showed a lot of resilience tonight.”
— Rick Bowness, Dallas Stars Head Coach (NHL.com)
“We had our chances, but Oettinger stood tall. We need to find a way to generate more offense and capitalize on our opportunities.”
— Bruce Cassidy, Vegas Golden Knights Head Coach (NHL.com)
What’s next
The Stars will look to extend their point streak further when they host the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, March 12th. The Golden Knights will try to snap their recent skid when they travel to face the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, March 14th.
The takeaway
The Stars' ability to grind out close games and find ways to win, even when facing late-game pushes from opponents, has been a key factor in their impressive point streak. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights' recent struggles highlight the competitiveness of the Western Conference playoff race, where every point is crucial.
