: Wyatt Johnston provided breathing room with his 24th goal of the season, and Roope Hintz iced the game with an empty-netter in the final seconds. Season Series Highlights

Stars defeat Capitals to end losing streak at 6. ... * By Harvey Valentine. NHL.com Independent Correspondent. January 07, 2026. * NHL Highlights | Stars vs. Capitals - January 7, 2026

: 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.

With this victory, Dallas secured a season sweep over Washington.

: Radek Faksa set the tone early, scoring a shorthanded goal just three minutes into the first period.

: 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 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

The game at Capital One Arena was more than just a regular-season matchup; it was a desperate "get-right" game for a Dallas team that had gone winless since before Christmas. Having been routed 6-3 by Carolina just 24 hours earlier, the Stars turned to backup goaltender , who delivered a stellar 23-save performance to anchor the win.