The Dallas Stars (33-17-1) will put their impressive four-game winning streak on the line as they welcome the Columbus Blue Jackets (26-19-7) to the American Airlines Center on Sunday evening.
Both teams enter the matchup with significant momentum, as the Blue Jackets ride a three-game winning streak while maintaining their hold on the first Eastern Conference wild-card spot.
The Stars, currently second in the Central Division, have been particularly formidable on home ice, winning six of their last eight games while showcasing the league's fourth-best goals-against average at 2.5.
Jake Oettinger has been a cornerstone of Dallas's defensive success, posting a stellar 2.32 goals-against average and .912 save percentage this season.
Recent history favors the hosts, with Dallas winning four of the last five meetings between these teams and the Blue Jackets struggling in their last six visits to Texas.
While Columbus boasts a potent offense led by Kirill Marchenko's 21 goals and Zach Werenski's 57 points, they'll need to overcome their defensive challenges against a well-balanced Stars team that excels at both ends of the ice.
Dallas Stars vs. Columbus Blue Jackets: who will win?
For tonight's Dallas Stars vs Columbus Blue Jackets matchup, our predictive model gives the Stars a 70.33% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.
Pre-game probabilities
Dallas Stars
Moneyline
Win %
70.33%
29.67%
Columbus Blue Jackets
Dallas Stars: 70.33% win probability
- Superior defensive record (126 goals against in 51 games)
- Strong overall record (33 wins in 51 games)
- Excellent recent form (4 wins in last 5 games - WWWWL)
Columbus Blue Jackets: 29.67% win probability
- Poor defensive record (171 goals against in 52 games)
- Lower win percentage (26 wins in 52 games)
- Significant goal difference (-3 compared to Stars' +38)
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Dallas Stars vs. Columbus Blue Jackets form
Dallas Stars vs. Columbus Blue Jackets head to head
Dallas Stars
67%
Columbus Blue Jackets
33%
Nov 10, 2023
Columbus Blue Jackets
2 : 5
Dallas Stars
Oct 31, 2023
Dallas Stars
5 : 3
Columbus Blue Jackets
Feb 18, 2023
Dallas Stars
1 : 4
Columbus Blue Jackets
Dec 20, 2022
Columbus Blue Jackets
1 : 2
Dallas Stars
Dec 3, 2021
Dallas Stars
3 : 2
Columbus Blue Jackets
Oct 25, 2021
Columbus Blue Jackets
4 : 1
Dallas Stars
