NHL action on Sunday includes a matchup in Dallas, Texas between the Dallas Stars (25-9-7) and Montreal Canadiens (22-13-6) at American Airlines Center, starting at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars are third in the Western Conference (57 points), and the Canadiens are fourth in the Eastern Conference (50 points).
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Stars vs. Canadiens: Jan. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Time: 2 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Stars' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.41 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.68 | 5th |
| Shots | 25.2 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 29.84% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.17% | 6th |
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.29 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.27 | 24th |
| Shots | 25.6 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 27 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 23.93% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.1% | 23rd |
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Stars vs. Canadiens Top Players
Stars
- A leading offensive player this season for Dallas, Mikko Rantanen has recorded 56 points.
- Jason Robertson has 24 goals and 24 assists for Dallas to compile 48 total points (1.2 per game).
- Dallas' offensive effort is aided by Wyatt Johnston's 48 points. He's contributed 26 assists.
- Jake Oettinger (16-7-3) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .907 for Dallas.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has racked up 45 points (1.1 per game) for Montreal, with 14 goals and 31 assists in 41 games (playing 20:54 per game).
- Lane Hutson is one of the top contributors for Montreal with 40 total points (one per game), with six goals and 34 assists in 41 games.
- Cole Caufield has 40 points so far, including 20 goals and 20 assists.
- Jakub Dobes has a 13-5-3 record this season, with an .889 save percentage (44th in the league). He has 481 saves, and has given up 60 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Stars vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Stars
Lian Bichsel: Out (Lower Body),
Casey DeSmith: Out (Personal),
Tyler Seguin: Out (Acl)
Canadiens
Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle),
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Groin),
Kirby Dach: Out (Foot),
Jake Evans: Out (Lower Body),
Josh Anderson: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Blackhawks | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Sabres | L 4-1 | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Blackhawks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Panthers | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Hurricanes | W 7-5 | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Blues | L 2-0 | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Flames | - | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |