Dallas Stars defeat Washington Capitals 6-5: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · NHL · Dallas Stars 6, Washington Capitals 5

The Dallas Stars beat the Washington Capitals 6-5 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Capital One Arena. The Dallas Stars covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went over the pregame total of 5.5, with 11 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.

Dallas Stars vs. Washington Capitals final score and game recap

The Dallas Stars led 1-0 after the first period and 5-3 after two periods. The Washington Capitals outscored the Dallas Stars 2-1 in the third period. The Dallas Stars led at the end of every period.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Dallas Stars vs. Washington Capitals?

The Dallas Stars covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 1 goal. No closing puck line is on file, so this uses the line AiQ recorded before the game, Washington Capitals -1.5.

Did Dallas Stars vs. Washington Capitals go over or under the total?

The game went over: 11 goals combined against a pregame total of 5.5, over by 5.5. No closing total is on file, so this is the line AiQ priced before the start.

How did AiQ's Dallas Stars vs. Washington Capitals predictions do?

AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.

Dallas Stars vs. Washington Capitals game prop results: team totals and first period

AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.

Dallas Stars vs. Washington Capitals odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Dallas Stars at -105 and the Washington Capitals at -115. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Washington Capitals a 51% favorite. The Dallas Stars won as the underdog at -105: $95.24 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Washington Capitals, the price before the game was -112: priced below fair (−5.4% value).

This result left the Dallas Stars 9-6 in the 2026-27 regular season (5-4 at home, 4-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 6 of 13 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 10 times. That made it two straight wins for the Dallas Stars.

This result left the Washington Capitals 8-6 in the 2026-27 regular season (6-4 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 5 of 12 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 7 times and under 5 times. That made it two straight losses for the Washington Capitals.

What's next for Dallas Stars and Washington Capitals?

Next for the Dallas Stars: at the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Next for the Washington Capitals: the Florida Panthers at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026.