Stars blank Sharks 5-0 as Hintz adds two assists

Five-Goal Victory for Dallas

The Dallas Stars secured a decisive 5-0 victory over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Monday, October 5, 2026, at American Airlines Center. Dallas scored in every period, and the game drew 18,532 fans.

The win improved the Stars' season record to 1-2-0 with two points, while the Sharks fell to 2-1-0 with four points.

Period-by-Period Breakdown

The Stars set the tone in the first period, taking a 1-0 lead. Miro Heiskanen opened the scoring with a backhand goal, assisted by Roope Hintz and Jamie Benn. The second period saw Dallas add three more goals, extending its lead to 4-0.

Joel Kiviranta scored the second goal with a snap shot, assisted by Oskar Bäck and Radek Faksa. Jamie Benn then added his own goal via a snap shot, with assists from Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz. Jason Robertson closed out the second period with an unassisted wrist shot to make it 4-0 Dallas.

In the third period, Mikko Rantanen added the final goal with a wrist shot, assisted by Sam Steel, to complete the 5-0 shutout. Dallas won the periods 1-0, 3-0 and 1-0.

Key Performers

Roope Hintz led the playmaking with two assists, on the goals by Heiskanen and Benn. Jamie Benn finished with one goal and one assist for two points, and Jason Robertson also had a goal and an assist.

The Sharks were held without a goal for the full 60 minutes, and the game ended in regulation with no overtime or shootout.

Sources

ESPN