The Dallas Stars (39-19-1-1) welcome the New Jersey Devils (33-22-5-1) to American Airlines Center on Tuesday night in what promises to be an intriguing inter-conference matchup.
The Stars enter the contest riding high with victories in four of their last five games, including an impressive 6-3 win against the Blues, while scoring at least four goals in their last six consecutive matches.
New Jersey, currently wrapping up a challenging five-game road trip, has shown inconsistency with a 2-3 record in their last five outings and will need to overcome their recent offensive struggles that have seen them score three or fewer goals in four of their last five games.
Dallas's high-powered offense, led by the red-hot Matt Duchene who has amassed 10 points in his last six games, will face off against a Devils defense anchored by the recently returned Jacob Markstrom, who brings a solid 2.19 GAA to the matchup.
The Stars have dominated at home recently, winning their last five games at American Airlines Center, while the Devils aim to replicate their offensive success from their previous meeting where Jack Hughes netted two goals despite a 4-2 loss.
With Dallas averaging 3.4 goals per game (fourth in the league) and New Jersey maintaining one of the NHL's best expected goals rates, fans can anticipate an action-packed contest between two teams with playoff aspirations.
Dallas Stars vs. New Jersey Devils prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Dallas Stars vs New Jersey Devils matchup, our predictive model gives the Stars a 56.33% chance of defeating the Devils.
Pre-game probabilities
Dallas Stars
Moneyline
Win %
56.33%
43.67%
New Jersey Devils
Dallas Stars: 56.33% win probability
- Superior offensive output (206 goals for vs Devils' 186)
- Better overall record (39 wins in 60 games vs Devils' 33 in 62)
- Stronger recent form (WWLWW vs Devils' LWLWL)
New Jersey Devils: 43.67% win probability
- Lower scoring efficiency (186 goals in 62 games vs Stars' 206 in 60)
- Inconsistent recent performance (LWLWL showing volatility)
- Road game disadvantage (facing 2nd place Western Conference team)
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Dallas Stars vs. New Jersey Devils preview
The Dallas Stars are set to host the New Jersey Devils in a compelling inter-conference matchup at the American Airlines Center, where both teams find themselves in crucial positions in their respective divisional races.
Dallas enters the contest riding high on momentum, having won four of their last five games, including an impressive 6-3 victory against the Blues that showcased their offensive firepower.
The Stars' offensive surge has been particularly noteworthy, with the team netting four or more goals in their last six consecutive games, led by the red-hot Matt Duchene who has amassed 10 points in his last six appearances.
On the Devils' side, inconsistency has been the story of late, posting a 2-3 record in their last five games while concluding a challenging five-game road trek.
Jack Hughes continues to be the driving force for New Jersey, contributing five points in his last five games and already accumulating 70 points this season, including a notable two-goal performance in their previous meeting with Dallas.
The goaltending matchup presents an intriguing narrative, with Dallas's Jake Oettinger (2.44 GAA, .911 save percentage) likely facing off against New Jersey's recently returned Jacob Markstrom (2.19 GAA, .912 save percentage).
The Stars have been particularly dominant on home ice, winning their last five games at the American Airlines Center, while averaging an impressive 5.2 goals per game during this stretch.
These teams last met just a month ago, with Dallas claiming a 4-2 victory on the road, and the Stars' current offensive momentum, combined with their home-ice advantage, suggests they could be poised for another strong showing.
With Dallas ranking fourth in the league in scoring (3.4 goals per game) and New Jersey boasting the second-best expected goals for per 60 minutes (3.5), fans should anticipate an action-packed, high-scoring affair.
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