The Dallas Stars bring their impressive seven-game winning streak to Canadian Tire Centre as they prepare to face the Ottawa Senators in what promises to be an intriguing Sunday evening matchup.
Dallas has been dominating on both ends of the ice, averaging 3.28 goals per game while maintaining one of the league's best defensive records, allowing just 2.50 goals against per game.
The Stars' dynamic duo of Matt Duchene and Jason Robertson have been instrumental in their recent success, combining for impressive offensive numbers alongside a solid defensive core led by Miro Heiskanen.
Ottawa, despite their mixed season results, enters the contest with renewed confidence following a recent 5-0 victory and boasts a formidable defensive unit that has allowed only four goals in their last two games.
The contrast between Dallas's high-powered offense and Ottawa's sturdy defense, anchored by Thomas Chabot and Jake Sanderson, sets the stage for what could be a fascinating tactical battle.
As these teams prepare to face off in Ottawa, hockey fans will be watching closely to see if the Stars can maintain their winning momentum or if the Senators can leverage their home-ice advantage to pull off a statement victory.
Ottawa Senators vs. Dallas Stars: who will win?
For tonight's Ottawa Senators vs Dallas Stars matchup, our predictive model gives the Stars a 55.67% chance of defeating the Senators.
Dallas Stars: 55.67% win probability
- Elite goal differential (+33, 3rd best in Western Conference)
- Strong winning record (27 wins in 41 games, 65.85% win rate)
- Outstanding recent form (5-game winning streak: WWWWW)
Ottawa Senators: 44.33% win probability
- Poor recent form (Lost last 4 games: WLLLL)
- Inconsistent scoring (119 goals in 41 games, below league average)
- Lower points total (43 points in 41 games, 11th in Eastern Conference)
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Ottawa Senators vs. Dallas Stars odds
| Ottawa Senators | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +118 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | -135 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Ottawa Senators have won 20 out of 41 matches this season.
- 2The Dallas Stars have won 27 out of 41 matches this season.
- 3With 43 points, the Ottawa Senators holds the 11th position in the league standings.
- 4Dallas Stars's 55 points place them 4th in the rankings.
Ottawa Senators vs. Dallas Stars form
Ottawa Senators vs. Dallas Stars head to head
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Dallas Stars
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Jan 3, 2025
Dallas Stars
4 : 2
Ottawa Senators
Feb 23, 2024
Ottawa Senators
4 : 1
Dallas Stars
Dec 16, 2023
Dallas Stars
5 : 4
Ottawa Senators
Dec 9, 2022
Dallas Stars
4 : 3
Ottawa Senators
Oct 24, 2022
Ottawa Senators
4 : 2
Dallas Stars
Oct 30, 2021
Dallas Stars
1 : 4
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