The Dallas Stars secured a 4-3 shootout victory over the Buffalo Sabres in an NHL regular-season game on Tuesday, April 15, 2026, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The win improved the Stars' record as they continue their push for the playoffs.
After a back-and-forth regulation that ended tied 3-3, the game proceeded to a shootout. Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger made key saves, while forward Jason Robertson scored the decisive shootout goal to clinch the extra point for the home team.
Key contributors in regulation for the Stars included Roope Hintz, who tallied a goal and an assist. For the Sabres, Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin were among the goal scorers, helping Buffalo secure a single point from the overtime loss.
The result has implications for the Western Conference playoff race, with Dallas solidifying its position. The Sabres, despite the loss, showed resilience in earning a point on the road against a top contender.
