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The Dallas Stars (43-18-11) square off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (36-20-16) in NHL action on Saturday, starting at 5 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Stars are second in the Western Conference and the Penguins rank sixth in the Eastern Conference.
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Stars vs. Penguins: March 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Stars' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.69 | 2nd |
| Shots | 25.7 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.5 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 28.77% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.19% | 10th |
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.39 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.03 | 13th |
| Shots | 29.0 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 24.39% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.63% | 4th |
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Stars vs. Penguins Top Players
Stars
- Jason Robertson is one of Dallas' top contributors this season with 85 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 15.1%.
- With 40 goals and 38 assists, Wyatt Johnston is one of the most important offensive options for Dallas with his 78 points (1.1 per game).
- Mikko Rantanen has created 69 points for Dallas in 54 games this season, scoring on 16% of his shots and recording 20 goals and 49 assists.
- Across 47 games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 29-11-6. During those games, he's allowed 121 goals while recording 1,098 saves.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has racked up 64 points (1.0 per game) for Pittsburgh, with 28 goals and 36 assists in 61 games (playing 19:23 per game).
- Bryan Rust has racked up 59 total points (0.8 per game) this campaign. He has 26 goals and 33 assists.
- Erik Karlsson is a crucial contributor on offense for Pittsburgh with 12 goals and 45 assists.
- Stuart Skinner is 21-14-9 in 44 games this season, conceding 124 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 986 saves and an .888 save percentage (52nd in the league).
Stars vs. Penguins Injury Report
Stars
Tyler Seguin: Out For Season (Acl),
Mikko Rantanen: Out (Lower Body),
Radek Faksa: Out (Upper Body),
Roope Hintz: Out (Lower Body),
Sam Steel: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Penguins
Blake Lizotte: Out (Upper Body),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Sidney Crosby: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Evgeni Malkin: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2026 | Golden Knights | L 3-2 | Home |
| 3/24/2026 | Devils | L 6-4 | Home |
| 3/26/2026 | Islanders | L 2-1 | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 3/29/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Jets | - | Home |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2026 | Hurricanes | L 5-1 | Home |
| 3/24/2026 | Avalanche | L 6-2 | Home |
| 3/26/2026 | Senators | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 3/30/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |