: 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 return match saw Sam Steel lead the way with a goal and an assist, helping Dallas rediscover their "identity" after a rough winter stretch. Stars defeat Capitals to end losing streak at 6 | NHL.com : While Dallas celebrated the win, the night
: 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. : Radek Faksa set the tone early, scoring
: Radek Faksa set the tone early, scoring a shorthanded goal just three minutes into the first period. The Breaking of the Slide
The Dallas Stars ended a grueling six-game losing streak with a definitive 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on January 7, 2026. Wed, Jan 7 Stars won! The Breaking of the Slide