The Dallas Stars (37-19-2) are set to face off against the Los Angeles Kings (31-17-7) in a compelling Western Conference matchup at American Airlines Center on Friday night.
Both teams enter the contest with impressive seasons underway, with Dallas showcasing their offensive prowess having scored 192 goals this season while maintaining a strong .655 points percentage.
The Kings, despite coming off a tough 3-2 loss to the Canucks, have demonstrated resilience with a solid .627 points percentage and will look to bounce back with veteran netminder Darcy Kuemper expected between the pipes.
Dallas's Jake Oettinger, sporting a remarkable career record of 140-61-25, will likely face off against Kuemper in what promises to be an intriguing goaltending battle.
The Stars' home-ice advantage and superior offensive output this season could prove decisive, though the Kings' defensive discipline and ability to limit scoring chances makes them a formidable opponent.
This matchup between two Western Conference powerhouses will test both teams' strengths and could have significant implications for playoff positioning as the regular season enters its final stretch.
Dallas Stars vs. Los Angeles Kings prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings matchup, our predictive model gives the Stars a 65.5% chance of defeating the Kings.
Pre-game probabilities
Dallas Stars
Moneyline
Win %
65.5%
34.5%
Los Angeles Kings
Dallas Stars: 65.5% win probability
- Superior offensive output (194 goals for vs Kings' 163)
- Better overall record (37 wins in 58 games vs Kings' 31 in 56)
- Higher points percentage (76 points in 58 games vs Kings' 70 in 56)
Los Angeles Kings: 34.5% win probability
- Lower scoring efficiency (163 goals in 56 games, averaging 2.91 goals per game)
- Inconsistent recent form (LWWLW showing volatility)
- Lower win percentage (31 wins in 56 games vs Stars' 37 in 58)
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Dallas Stars vs. Los Angeles Kings preview
The Dallas Stars (37-19-2) are set to host the Los Angeles Kings (31-17-7) in what promises to be an electrifying matchup at the American Airlines Center on Friday night.
The Stars enter this contest with some momentum to regain after a disappointing 6-4 loss to the Blue Jackets, while the Kings are also looking to bounce back from a narrow 3-2 defeat against the Canucks.
Dallas has been an offensive powerhouse this season, accumulating 192 goals and maintaining an impressive 11.12% shooting percentage, with 157 goals coming at even strength.
The Kings' defensive prowess has been noteworthy, allowing just 139 goals this season, though their power play efficiency at 15.63% suggests room for improvement.
All eyes will be on Stars' netminder Jake Oettinger, who brings an impressive career record of 140-61-25 and a solid .912 save percentage to the crease.
On the opposing end, veteran goaltender Darcy Kuemper will man the net for the Kings, bringing his experience of 420 career contests and a respectable .914 career save percentage.
The Stars' special teams could be a deciding factor, as they've converted 20.23% of their power play opportunities while maintaining a stellar 85.16% penalty kill rate.
With Dallas holding a slight edge in the odds (-210) and demonstrating stronger offensive statistics, they appear to have the upper hand in this Western Conference clash, though the Kings' defensive stability could make this a closer contest than the odds suggest.
Hockey fans should expect an intense battle between two well-matched teams, with special teams play and goaltending likely to determine the outcome at the American Airlines Center.
Dallas Stars vs. Los Angeles Kings form
Dallas Stars vs. Los Angeles Kings head to head
Dallas Stars
67%
Los Angeles Kings
33%
Feb 8, 2025
Los Angeles Kings
5 : 4
Dallas Stars
Dec 5, 2024
Los Angeles Kings
3 : 2
Dallas Stars
Mar 17, 2024
Dallas Stars
4 : 1
Los Angeles Kings
Mar 10, 2024
Los Angeles Kings
1 : 4
Dallas Stars
Jan 17, 2024
Dallas Stars
5 : 1
Los Angeles Kings
Jan 20, 2023
Los Angeles Kings
0 : 4
Dallas Stars
