The Dallas Stars (25-9-8) will attempt to halt a five-game losing streak when they play the Carolina Hurricanes (25-14-3) on the road on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which club we predict will capture the win in Tuesday's game.
In the last 10 contests, the Stars have gone 4-3-3 while scoring 35 goals against 30 goals allowed. On 27 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored four goals (14.8%).
Hurricanes vs. Stars Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this game expects a final score of Hurricanes 4, Stars 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-142)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Stars (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes are 9-3-12 in overtime games as part of a 25-14-3 overall record.
- Carolina has 17 points (8-2-1) in the 11 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the eight games this season the Hurricanes registered only one goal, they've finished 1-7-0 (two points).
- Carolina has scored a pair of goals in five games this season (2-3-0 record, four points).
- The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals in 29 games (22-4-3, 47 points).
- In the 16 games when Carolina has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 10-5-1 record (21 points).
- In the 33 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 23-8-2 (48 points).
- The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Hurricanes went 1-5-1 in those contests (three points).
Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars have a 4-8-12 record in overtime matchups this season and a 25-9-8 overall record.
- Dallas has earned 25 points (10-2-5) in its 17 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Stars registered just one goal in five games and have gone 1-3-1 (three points).
- When Dallas has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned seven points (2-2-3 record).
- The Stars have scored three or more goals in 29 games, earning 48 points from those contests.
- Dallas has scored a lone power-play goal in 13 games this season and has recorded 24 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Dallas is 10-4-1 (21 points).
- The Stars have been outshot by opponents 26 times this season, and earned 35 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Stars AVG | Stars Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 3.26 | Goals Scored | 3.4 | 3rd |
| 14th | 3 | Goals Allowed | 2.71 | 5th |
| 2nd | 32 | Shots | 25.3 | 29th |
| 1st | 24.8 | Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 16th |
| 17th | 18.9% | Power Play % | 29.13% | 3rd |
| 19th | 79.83% | Penalty Kill % | 82.09% | 8th |
Hurricanes vs. Stars Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina
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