Smith’s late goal lifts VGK past Dallas 3-2 & denies Stars’ bid to clinch a playoff berth
Published on March 23, 2026.
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated Dallas 3-2, denying the Stars' attempt to clinch a playoff berth.Reilly Smith scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, with Brayden McNabb and Ivan Barbashev also scoring. The game ended without a whistle after over seven minutes of play. The Golden Knights won for the third time in nine games. Dallas' Wyatt Johnston set a franchise record with his 23rd power-play goal, breaking his record since the Stars moved to Dallas in 1993-94. The Stars' Casey DeSmith made 30 saves and Sam Steel contributed two assists.
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