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Saturday's NHL play will see the Dallas Stars (35-14-9) hit the ice against the Nashville Predators (27-24-7), starting at 8 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Stars rank third in the Western Conference (79 points), while the Predators are ninth in the Western Conference (61 points).
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Stars vs. Predators: Feb. 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Time: 8 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 | 3.33 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.72 | 4th |
| Shots | 25.6 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 30% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.34% | 12th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.93 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.45 | 28th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 22.22% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80% | 13th |
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Stars vs. Predators Top Players
Stars
- One of Dallas' top offensive options this season is Mikko Rantanen, who has put up 69 points in 54 games.
- Jason Robertson has 66 points (32 goals, 34 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- On 151 shots (for 31 goals) and 30 assists, Wyatt Johnston has contributed 61 points this season.
- As Dallas' top goalie, Jake Oettinger has recorded 23 wins and 10 losses this season while giving up 100 goals with 871 saves.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly has totaled 57 points (1.0 per game) for Nashville, with 21 goals and 36 assists in 58 games (playing 20:08 per game).
- Filip Forsberg has racked up 48 points this season, with 25 goals and 23 assists.
- Nashville's Steven Stamkos is among the leading scorers on the team with 45 total points (29 goals and 16 assists).
- Juuse Saros has a 21-17-5 record this season, with an .892 save percentage (42nd in the league). He has 1,104 saves, and has conceded 134 goals (3.2 goals against average).
Stars vs. Predators Injury Report
Stars
Radek Faksa: Out (Upper Body),
Mikko Rantanen: Out (Lower Body),
Tyler Seguin: Out For Season (Acl),
Roope Hintz: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Predators
None
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2/2026 | Jets | W 4-3 | Home |
| 2/4/2026 | Blues | W 5-4 | Home |
| 2/25/2026 | Kraken | W 4-1 | Home |
| 2/28/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 3/2/2026 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
| 3/6/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2026 | Wild | L 6-5 | Home |
| 2/5/2026 | Capitals | L 4-2 | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Blackhawks | W 4-2 | Home |
| 2/28/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 3/2/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 3/5/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |