The Dallas Stars (28-14-1) host the Montreal Canadiens (21-18-4) on Thursday, January 16 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Stars have won three straight at home and the Canadiens are on a three-game road winning streak.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Thursday's hockey action.
Over the last 10 games, the Canadiens have gone 7-2-1 while scoring 33 total goals (four power-play goals on 24 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 16.7%). They have conceded 24 goals.
Stars vs. Canadiens Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final tally of Stars 4, Canadiens 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Stars (-218)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars are 5-1-6 in overtime contests on their way to a 28-14-1 overall record.
- Dallas has 15 points (7-4-1) in the 12 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Stars scored just one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
- Dallas has scored exactly two goals in 14 games this season (5-8-1 record, 11 points).
- The Stars have scored more than two goals 25 times, and are 22-3-0 in those games (to record 44 points).
- In the 13 games when Dallas has scored a single power-play goal, it registered 18 points after finishing 9-4-0.
- In the 27 games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 16-10-1 (33 points).
- The Stars have been outshot by opponents 15 times, and went 12-3-0 (24 points).
Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens have a record of 21-18-4 this season and are 6-4-10 in overtime games.
- Montreal has earned 18 points (8-2-2) in its 12 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- Across the six games this season the Canadiens finished with only one goal, they have earned five points.
- Montreal has six points (2-7-2) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Canadiens have scored at least three goals in 25 games, earning 35 points from those contests.
- This season, Montreal has recorded a single power-play goal in 21 games and registered 25 points with a record of 11-7-3.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 11-4-0 (22 points).
- The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents 26 times this season, and earned 22 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Canadiens AVG | Canadiens Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 3.21 | Goals Scored | 3 | 14th |
| 3rd | 2.44 | Goals Allowed | 3.28 | 26th |
| 4th | 30.6 | Shots | 25.6 | 29th |
| 4th | 26.4 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 18th |
| 26th | 17.91% | Power Play % | 21.37% | 17th |
| 1st | 85.22% | Penalty Kill % | 82% | 10th |
Stars vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
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