Lincoln Stars defeated Des Moines Buccaneers 1-0 in the second meeting of the day in the USHL. The match took place on 10 October 2026 at 23:05 local time. We had backed the hosts to win with 43 per cent confidence, but the result went another way entirely.
Both sides shared the ice twice on the same evening. Earlier that day Lincoln had taken a 4-3 victory over Des Moines, and they held their nerve to add a tighter win here. The Buccaneers, sitting second in the table, found themselves on the wrong side again after a day that did not go to plan.
There were no goals, no dismissals, and no substitutions to note beyond the final score. The match came down to a single decisive moment, and Des Moines switched off at the back when it mattered. Without detailed events available, the story is simply who came away with the result.
Des Moines remain in second place with eight games played, five wins and three defeats. Lincoln sit sixth after six matches, three wins and three losses. Both teams carry zero points in the standing provided, which tells us nothing yet about the wider picture.
The double-header now goes to Lincoln, who have extended their advantage over the hosts to two wins from two encounters. Des Moines will be looking to regroup, while Lincoln have proven they can close out games against a higher-ranked opponent.
