The Dallas Stars (50-25-6) wrap up their regular season against the Nashville Predators (29-44-8) on Wednesday night at Bridgestone Arena, with Dallas locked into second place in the Central Division despite six straight losses.
The Stars boast a potent offense ranked third in goals-for average (3.4) and will look to regain momentum before the playoffs against a struggling Predators team that sits dead last in goals-for (2.6) and has lost eight of their last ten games.
History favors Dallas in this matchup, as they've won eight of the last eleven meetings with Nashville and have been victorious in their last five visits to Predators' home ice.
Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars matchup, our predictive model gives the Stars a 62.5% chance of defeating the Preds.
Pre-game probabilities
Nashville Predators
Moneyline
Win %
37.5%
62.5%
Dallas Stars
Nashville Predators: 37.5% win probability
- Poor defensive record (273 goals against, 3rd worst in Western Conference)
- Significant win deficit (only 29 wins in 81 games, 14th in the conference)
- Struggling form (LLWWL in recent games, indicating inconsistency)
Dallas Stars: 62.5% win probability
- Offensive firepower (276 goals scored, 3rd highest in Western Conference)
- Superior positioning (3rd in Western Conference with 106 points)
- Proven winning record (50 wins in 81 games, tied for 2nd most wins in the conference)
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Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars preview
The slumping Stars head to Nashville looking to snap a six-game losing streak in what amounts to a regular season finale with little at stake beyond pride and momentum.
Dallas, despite their recent struggles, has dominated this matchup historically with eight wins in their last eleven meetings against the Predators, including five straight victories at Bridgestone Arena.
Nashville's disappointing season concludes against a Stars team that's been among the NHL's most balanced squads, ranking third in goals scored and eighth in goals allowed.
Matt Duchene has been the offensive catalyst for Dallas with a team-leading 81 points, while Filip Forsberg stands as Nashville's lone bright spot with 74 points in what's been a difficult campaign for the Predators.
The Stars will likely rest key players with their playoff position secure as Central Division's second seed, but their depth should still provide challenges for a Nashville team that ranks dead last in goals scored this season.
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