Something has to give when the Dallas Stars (33-17-1, riding a four-game winning streak) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (26-19-7, winners of three straight). The game on Sunday, February 2 begins at 6:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before this matchup, here is who we project to bring home the win in Sunday's hockey contest.
The Blue Jackets have gone 7-2-1 in the last 10 games, putting up 26 total goals (two power-play goals on 17 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 11.8%). They have allowed 19 goals to their opponents.
Stars vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Stars 4, Blue Jackets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Stars (-259)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars are 6-1-7 in overtime contests as part of a 33-17-1 overall record.
- Dallas has 19 points (9-5-1) in the 15 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Stars scored only one goal, they've finished 1-5-0 (two points).
- Dallas has scored exactly two goals in 15 games this season (6-8-1 record, 13 points).
- The Stars have scored at least three goals 30 times, and are 26-4-0 in those games (to record 52 points).
- In the 17 games when Dallas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 13-4-0 to register 26 points.
- When it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 17-12-1 (35 points).
- The Stars have been outshot by opponents in 19 games, going 15-4-0 to record 30 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 26-19-7 record this season and are 8-7-15 in matchups that have needed overtime.
- Columbus has earned 18 points (6-3-6) in its 15 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal in six games and they've earned two points (0-4-2) in those contests.
- Columbus has eight points (4-7-0) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals 32 times, earning 48 points from those matchups (22-6-4).
- This season, Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in 22 games has a record of 12-8-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 13-8-4 (30 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 24 games. The Blue Jackets finished 11-10-3 in those matchups (25 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 3.18 | Goals Scored | 3.27 | 8th |
| 3rd | 2.47 | Goals Allowed | 3.27 | 26th |
| 6th | 29.7 | Shots | 29.2 | 11th |
| 5th | 26.6 | Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 20th |
| 23rd | 19.23% | Power Play % | 21.26% | 17th |
| 2nd | 84.06% | Penalty Kill % | 74.83% | 25th |
Stars vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
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