Mammoth end Stars' franchise-record point streak at 15 games

Utah scores four unanswered goals in the third period to defeat Dallas 6-3

Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:49am

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The Utah Mammoth defeated the Dallas Stars 6-3 on Monday night, ending the Stars' franchise-record point streak at 15 games. Jack McBain's shorthanded goal early in the third period sparked a four-goal outburst for the Mammoth, who hold the Western Conference's first wild-card position. The Stars, who have the second-most points in the league, saw their personal four-game win streak come to an end.

Why it matters

The Stars' 15-game point streak was the second-longest in franchise history, matching their 1998-99 Stanley Cup season. This loss drops them behind the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild in the Central Division standings, setting up an important two-game road trip against those divisional rivals.

The details

Jack McBain's shorthanded goal early in the third period gave the Mammoth a 3-2 lead, and they went on to score three more unanswered goals to win 6-3. Vitek Vanecek made 27 saves for the Mammoth, while Casey DeSmith stopped 16 shots for the Stars. The Stars' power play, which is second-best in the NHL, went 0-for-3 and allowed a shorthanded goal.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 16, 2026.
  • McBain's shorthanded goal came at 4:16 of the third period.

The players

Jack McBain

A Mammoth center who scored the tie-breaking shorthanded goal in the third period.

Vitek Vanecek

The Mammoth goaltender who made 27 saves in the game.

Casey DeSmith

The Stars goaltender who made 16 saves and saw his personal four-game win streak end.

Miro Heiskanen

A Stars defenseman whose turnover led to McBain's shorthanded goal.

Wyatt Johnston

A Stars center who scored one of their three goals.

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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 (San Francisco Chronicle)

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

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Stars will play their next two games on the road against the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild, the teams just ahead of and behind them in the Central Division standings.

The takeaway

This loss drops the Stars behind the Avalanche and Wild in the Central Division standings, setting up an important two-game road trip against their divisional rivals as they look to regain their footing after the end of their franchise-record point streak.