The Vegas Golden Knights are set to face the Stars. The game is scheduled for Sunday, March 22 at 6:00 p.m. at the American Airlines Center.
How to Follow the Action
For those wanting to follow the game, radio coverage will be available on The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM. Information on tickets, parking and arena policy is available online.
There will be a party on PNC Plaza at the South Entrance from 4:00 p.m. A 20% discount on Women’s Levelwear Essence 1/4 zips will be available in the arena. The Dallas Stars Foundation will be the 50/50 Beneficiary.
Steel’s Hot Streak
Stars forward Sam Steel has been in good form, registering eight points in his last nine games. This run dates back to March 2 against the Vancouver Canucks. Through 68 games this season, Steel has recorded 32 points, tying him for sixth on the team in scoring.
His current season’s goal, assist, and point totals are all career highs for the forward. He is currently on pace to finish the 2025-26 campaign with 14 goals, 24 assists and 39 points. Steel’s five game-winning goals this season rank second on the team, and his 29 even-strength points rank fifth.
In his career against Vegas, Steel has collected eight points in 25 games, putting up 33 shots on goal while averaging 14:07 of time on ice per game.
Eichel’s Impact
Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel has collected five points in his last seven games. This dates back to March 6 against the Minnesota Wild. Across 61 games played this season, Eichel has totalled 74 points, leads the team in scoring, and carries a plus-minus rating of +11.
He also tops Vegas skaters in game-winning goals and shots taken. In his career against Dallas, Eichel has put up 16 points in 20 games, averaging 20:58 of time on ice per game. Entering Sunday’s contest, Eichel has notched eight points in his last seven games played against the Stars.
Stars Experimenting With Lineups
The Stars are currently dealing with personnel issues but are pleased with the results. With Rantanen, Hintz and Radek Faksa out of the lineup due to injuries, the team are experimenting with different lineups. This is giving depth players opportunities.
Stars coach Glen Gulutzan is leaning on some depth players, giving them a chance to earn extra minutes. As a result, big decisions are being made. In recent games, Colin Blackwell, Justin Hryckowian, Adam Erne, Nathan Bastian, Arttu Hyry and Oskar Bäck have taken turns among the forward group.
Hryckowian saw his minutes go beyond 15 on Saturday and he took 10 faceoffs, winning six of them. Meanwhile Steel, Bäck and Blackwell were all around 12 minutes. “I elevated him today because he’s such a two-way player, competitive,” Gulutzan said. “He wins a lot of battles. He’s an easy guy to play in important s
The team hopes to possibly get its veterans back on the ice in the coming weeks.