NHL play on Saturday includes a matchup in Dallas, Texas between the Dallas Stars (23-13-1) and Utah Hockey Club (17-15-6) at American Airlines Center, starting at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Stars rank seventh and the Utah Hockey Club 11th in the Western Conference.
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Stars vs. Utah Hockey Club: Jan. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Stars' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.22 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.51 | 2nd |
| Shots | 30.9 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 25.9 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 15.45% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.29% | 2nd |
Utah Hockey Club's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.92 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 14th |
| Shots | 27.1 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 22.43% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.74% | 15th |
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Stars vs. Utah Hockey Club Top Players
Stars
- Matt Duchene is one of Dallas' leading contributors this season with 35 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 22.1%.
- Jason Robertson has nine goals and 21 assists for Dallas to compile 30 total points (0.8 per game).
- With 27 points through 37 games (nine goals and 18 assists), Wyatt Johnston has been an important part of Dallas' offensive efforts this season.
- As Dallas' top goalie, Jake Oettinger has recorded 18 wins and 9 losses this season while allowing 64 goals with 634 saves.
Utah Hockey Club
- Clayton Keller's 14 goals and 25 assists in 37 games for Utah add up to 39 total points on the season.
- Logan Cooley is a key piece of the offense for Utah with 35 total points this season. He has scored 10 goals and added 25 assists in 38 games.
- Dylan Guenther has posted 16 goals on the season, chipping in 18 assists.
- Karel Vejmelka has a 9-10-2 record this season, with a .915 save percentage (10th-best in the league). He has 581 saves, and has conceded 54 goals (2.4 goals against average).
Stars vs. Utah Hockey Club Injury Report
Stars
Tyler Seguin: Out (Hip),
Mason Marchment: Out (Face)
Utah Hockey Club
Sean Durzi: Out (Shoulder),
Matias Maccelli: Questionable (Illness),
Maveric Lamoureux: Out (Upper Body),
John Marino: Out (Back)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2024 | Blackhawks | W 5-1 | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Sabres | W 4-2 | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Senators | W 4-2 | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |
| 1/7/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
Utah Hockey Club's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2024 | Kraken | L 5-2 | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Oilers | L 4-1 | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Flames | W 5-3 | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 1/8/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 1/10/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 1/11/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |