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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, March 22, 2026, Reilly Smith, Vegas Golden Knights right wing, scored the late goal with 3:38 left after more than seven minutes without a whistle, denying Dallas a playoff clinch.
  • A late loose-puck scramble followed a ricocheted Mitch Marner shot that landed near Reilly Smith, who scored past Casey DeSmith.
  • Adin Hill's 13 saves helped Vegas outshoot Dallas 33-15 while Casey DeSmith stopped 30 shots, in the Stars' third loss in four games.
  • Standings-Wise, Dallas sits at 43-16-11 and remains five points behind Colorado, with Justin Hryckowian also scoring despite the loss.
  • Upcoming schedule: Stars host the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, after Wyatt Johnston set a franchise record with his 23rd power-play goal.
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Smith's late goal lifts Vegas past Dallas 3-2 and denies Stars' bid to clinch a playoff berth

Reilly Smith scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:38 left in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights beat Dallas 3-2, denying the Stars’ bid to clinch a playoff berth. Brayden McNabb and Ivan Barbashev also scored for Vegas, which…

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