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Reilly Smith's Late Goal Lifts Golden Knights Past Stars

Smith's late goal ended Dallas' chance to clinch a playoff spot as Vegas outshot Dallas 33-15, snapping a three-game losing streak, officials said.

  • On Sunday, Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:38 left, giving Vegas a 3-2 win that denied the Dallas Stars a playoff berth.
  • A ricochet off two Dallas players sent the puck to Smith, after more than seven minutes without a whistle, leading to the deciding goal.
  • Adin Hill made 13 saves while Vegas outshot Dallas 33-15, with Brayden McNabb opening the scoring at 4:01 and Barbashev tying on a power play at 16:48.
  • The defeat leaves the Dallas Stars five points behind Western Division-leading Colorado, highlighting the standings impact after losing for the third time in four games.
  • Upcoming Tuesday, the Stars host the New Jersey Devils, and Wyatt Johnston set a franchise record with his 23rd power-play goal, surpassing Dino Ciccarelli.
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Smith's late goal lifts Vegas past Dallas 3-2 and denies Stars' bid to clinch a playoff berth

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Las Vegas Sun broke the news in Las Vegas, United States on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
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