Stars Defeat Capitals 6-5 in High-Scoring Clash at Capital One Arena

Stars Pull Away in D.C.

The Dallas Stars secured a 6-5 victory over the host Washington Capitals on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Capital One Arena. In a game that featured significant scoring swings, the visitors ultimately prevailed thanks to a dominant performance in the middle frame. The win improved the Stars' record to 9-5-1 with 19 points, while the Capitals fell to 8-6-0 with 16 points.

Attendance at the venue reached 16,956 fans.

Second-Period Surge

The game opened with a quick strike for Dallas. Joel Kiviranta scored the first goal of the night in the first period, assisted by Radek Faksa and Thomas Harley, giving the Stars a 1-0 lead. The momentum shifted dramatically in the second period, where the Stars outscored the Capitals 4-3.

Jason Robertson was the standout performer, scoring three goals in this frame to extend the lead to 4-0. His first goal was assisted by Wyatt Johnston and Roope Hintz, while his second and third were assisted by Arttu Hyry, Tyler Myers, Thomas Harley, and Roope Hintz.

The Capitals responded with goals from Jordan Kyrou, Boone Jenner, and Jakob Chychrun to close the gap to 5-3 by the end of the period.

Final Stretch

The third period saw continued back-and-forth action. Roope Hintz added a goal for Dallas, assisted by Esa Lindell and Jason Robertson, to make it 6-3. Washington answered with goals from Justin Sourdif and Ryan Leonard to narrow the deficit to 6-5.

However, the Stars held on to secure the win. Robertson finished the game with three goals and one assist for four points, while Roope Hintz recorded two assists. For the Capitals, Jordan Kyrou led the effort with one goal and two assists for three points.

Final Records

The Stars leave Washington with a 9-5-1 record, while the Capitals remain at 8-6-0. The game was defined by the offensive firepower displayed by both teams, particularly the Stars' ability to generate multiple scoring chances in the second period. The final score stood at 6-5 in favor of Dallas.

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