: The Stars relied on a "defend first" mentality, successfully limiting Washington's high-volume shooting lanes and scoring three of their four goals on special teams or with an empty net.
: While Dallas celebrated the win, the night also featured Alex Ovechkin’s 915th career goal , scored late in the third period to briefly disrupt the shutout bid. : The Stars relied on a "defend first"
Stars defeat Capitals to end losing streak at 6. ... * By Harvey Valentine. NHL.com Independent Correspondent. January 07, 2026. * NHL Highlights | Stars vs. Capitals - January 7, 2026 January 07, 2026
: Wyatt Johnston provided breathing room with his 24th goal of the season, and Roope Hintz iced the game with an empty-netter in the final seconds. Season Series Highlights Season Series Highlights With this victory
With this victory, Dallas secured a season sweep over Washington.
: The first meeting was a defensive masterclass in Dallas, where Jake Oettinger posted a 24-save shutout in a 1-0 Stars win.