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Sam Steel

Dallas Stars
C Shoots: L ⟷ 5'11" ⚖ 189 lbs 🗓 1998-02-03 📍 Edmonton, AB, Canada
01 / SEASON GRADE

Performance vs Expectation

Position-adjusted · updates with every game
F
Verdict
Well below expectation
Solid bar: 52+ pts
84-game pace
19
1G · 2A · 13 GP
Form · last 10
Steady
2 pts (0.20/g) · season 0.23/g
Below (24)Avg (38)Solid (52)Top (72)Elite (90)

Through 13 games in 2026-2027, Sam Steel has 1 goals and 2 assists for the Dallas Stars, a 19-point pace over 84. For a top-line center, that grades out as F — well below expectation. Over his last 10 games he has 1G and 1A (2 points), a 0.20 points-per-game clip versus his season rate of 0.23.

02 / SEASON STATS

2026-2027 Season

13 GP
1 Goals
2 Assists
3 Points
-2 +/-
6 PIM
0 PPG
0 PPP
13 SOG
7.7 S%
10 Hits
16:12 TOI/GP
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGSOGHITTOI/GP
2026-202713123-260131016:12
2025-202673122133+3241827916:04
2024-20257961925-6310896014:08
2023-20247791524029086013:15
2022-202365101828+1118085014:58
2021-20226861420-1716066012:19
2020-2021426612-78042014:32
2019-20206561622-1320185015:33
2018-2019226511+28033014:58
04 / PLAYOFFS

Career Playoffs

45 GP 3 G 11 A 14 PTS
Season Team GP GAPTS+/−PIMPPGSOGGWG
2025-2026
Dallas Stars logo DAL
3 0 0 0 -3 2 0 3 0
2024-2025
Dallas Stars logo DAL
18 1 6 7 -1 18 0 13 0
2023-2024
Dallas Stars logo DAL
19 1 4 5 +1 2 0 19 0
2022-2023
Minnesota Wild logo MIN
5 1 1 2 +1 2 0 6 0
05 / ADVANCED

Advanced Stats

All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.

0.9 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.3 G/60 Goals per 60 min
8.5 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
30 SAtt Shot attempts
54.9% FO% Faceoff win %
0.00 TK/GV 0 TK / 7 GV
4 BLK Blocked shots
0 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE

Unique Metrics

Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data

100.0% 1° Pts % 3 primary pts
0.0% Clutch 0 GWG+OTG
48s Shift Avg 261 total shifts
0.11 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.9 PEN/60 3 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL

Game-Level Analytics

Based on 13 games this season

Consistency Score
0.42
Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0
No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
3
Longest: 5 games
Home vs Away Splits
SplitGPGAPTSSOGP/GP
🏠 Home 7 0 1 1 7 0.14
✈️ Away 6 1 1 2 6 0.33
Season Game Grid
0 pts 1 pt 2 pts 3+
13 games played 3 point games (23%) 0 multi-point
10 / GAME LOG

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score GAPTS+/−SOGHITBLKTOI
2026-11-04 @ WSH team logo WSH W 6-5 0 0 0 -2 0 1 0 16:47
2026-11-01 CBJ team logo CBJ W 3-1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 1 18:19
2026-10-30 MTL team logo MTL L 2-5 0 0 0 -1 0 1 0 15:33
2026-10-23 WPJ team logo WPJ W 3-2 0 0 0 -1 2 1 0 16:09
2026-10-21 BOS team logo BOS W 3-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13:57
2026-10-17 @ CHI team logo CHI W 4-0 0 1 1 +1 1 1 0 13:42
2026-10-15 @ COL team logo COL W 3-2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 18:39
2026-10-14 COL team logo COL L 2-3 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 20:28
2026-10-10 @ PIT team logo PIT L 1-2 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 18:36
2026-10-08 @ BUF team logo BUF W 4-0 1 0 1 +2 1 0 1 15:17

Sam Steel — frequently asked

Is Sam Steel still in the NHL?
Yes. Sam Steel is on the Dallas Stars roster.
Is Sam Steel having a good season?
Sam Steel has 1G-2A-3P in 13 games (2026-2027), a 19-point pace over 84. For a top-line center, that grades as F: a below-expectation pace. Over his last 10, he has 1G and 1A (2 pts).
How is Sam Steel playing lately?
Across his last 10 games, Sam Steel has 1 goals and 1 assists (2 points, 0.20 per game) versus a season rate of 0.23. He is roughly steady.
How many goals does Sam Steel have in 2026-2027?
Sam Steel has 1 goals in 13 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Dallas Stars.
How many points does Sam Steel have this season?
Sam Steel has 3 points (1 goals, 2 assists) in 13 games in the 2026-2027 season.
How many points is Sam Steel on pace for?
Through 13 games in 2026-2027, Sam Steel is on pace for 19 points over the full 84-game season (3 so far).
What is Sam Steel's career high in points?
Sam Steel's career high is 33 points — 12G and 21A in 73 games in 2025-2026.
What team is Sam Steel on?
Sam Steel currently plays for the Dallas Stars in the NHL.
Is Sam Steel playing tonight?
The Dallas Stars play next on November 8, 2026, at home against the San Jose Sharks.
How old is Sam Steel?
Sam Steel is 28 years old. He was born on February 3, 1998.
Where is Sam Steel from?
Sam Steel is from Edmonton, AB, Canada.
How much does Sam Steel weigh?
Sam Steel weighs 189 lb (86 kg).
What position does Sam Steel play?
Sam Steel plays center for the Dallas Stars.
What number does Sam Steel wear?
Sam Steel is number 18 for the Dallas Stars.
Does Sam Steel shoot left or right?
Sam Steel shoots left-handed.
How many career points does Sam Steel have?
Sam Steel has 178 career NHL points in 504 regular-season games.