Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Dallas Stars Box Score: October 31, 2026

The Dallas Stars defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 according to official NHL data published by Hockey-Reference and corroborated by Freeplays.com. Mikko Rantanen and Thomas Harley supplied first-period scoring for Dallas before Arttu Hyry sealed the victory with a late empty-net goal in the third period.

How Did the Scoring Unfold in Dallas?

The Stars set the tone early on home ice. Mikko Rantanen opened the scoring at 2:16 of the first period with a power-play goal, assisted by Wyatt Johnston and Jason Robertson. Near the end of the frame at 19:59, Thomas Harley added an even-strength tally with helpers from Arttu Hyry and Miro Heiskanen to push the lead to 2-0.

After a scoreless second period where Dallas defenseman Nils Lundkvist drew a minor penalty for hooking Columbus forward Conor Garland at 6:58, the Blue Jackets broke through. Damon Severson put Columbus on the board at 6:21 of the third period, converting passes from Zach Werenski and Kent Johnson.

Columbus pushed for an equalizer late, pulling goaltender Jet Greaves. However, Arttu Hyry dashed those hopes at 19:59 of the final frame, netting an insurance goal assisted by Jamie Benn and Miro Heiskanen to lock in the 3-1 final score.

What Do the Special Teams and Penalty Logs Show?

Discipline played an early factor in the matchup. Just 1:43 into the opening period, Columbus goaltender Jet Greaves was assessed a two-minute minor penalty for delaying the game after clearing the puck over the glass, with teammate Conor Garland serving the penalty.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Dallas Stars Box Score: October 31, 2026

Period	Team	Player	Penalty	Time
1st	Columbus Blue Jackets	Jet Greaves (served by Conor Garland)	Delaying Game – Puck over glass	1:43
2nd	Dallas Stars	Nils Lundkvist	Hooking Conor Garland	6:58

The lone power-play breakthrough of the night belonged to Rantanen’s early strike in the first period. Both penalty kills otherwise held firm under pressure as the physical defensive pairings logged heavy minutes.

Who Logged the Heaviest Minutes on Ice?

Dallas defenseman Miro Heiskanen led all skaters with 26:12 of total ice time, anchoring the Stars’ blueline alongside Thomas Harley, who skated 22:49 and chipped in a goal. For Columbus, defenseman Zach Werenski paced the visitors with 28:01 of ice time, recording four shots on goal and one assist.

Jet Greaves manned the crease for the Blue Jackets, while the Stars’ defensive structure limited Columbus to a single goal despite sustained pressure from forwards Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson down the stretch.