The Dallas Stars (28-14-1) welcome the Montreal Canadiens (21-18-4) to the American Airlines Center on Thursday night in what promises to be an intriguing matchup between two teams riding impressive winning streaks.
The Stars have been nearly unstoppable lately, winning eight of their last ten games while showcasing one of the NHL's most balanced attacks, averaging 3.21 goals per game while allowing just 2.44.
Montreal enters the contest with considerable momentum of their own, having won seven of their last ten games behind the dynamic offensive duo of Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield, who have combined for an impressive 37 goals and 48 assists this season.
The contrast in styles between Dallas's lockdown defense, anchored by goaltender Jake Oettinger's stellar .912 save percentage, and Montreal's high-powered offense averaging 3.00 goals per game sets the stage for a fascinating tactical battle.
While the Stars hold the advantage of home ice and a superior overall record, the Canadiens' recent surge and offensive firepower make them a dangerous opponent capable of competing with any team in the league.
As these teams prepare to face off in this cross-conference showdown, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see whether Dallas's defensive prowess or Montreal's offensive explosion will prove decisive in this highly anticipated matchup.
Dallas Stars vs. Montreal Canadiens: who will win?
For tonight's Dallas Stars vs Montreal Canadiens matchup, our predictive model gives the Stars a 62% chance of defeating the Canadiens.
Dallas Stars: 62% win probability
- Superior goal differential (+35, with 140 GF and 105 GA)
- Strong recent form (WLWWW in last 5 games)
- Better overall record (28-14 compared to Canadiens' 21-18)
Montreal Canadiens: 38% win probability
- Negative goal differential (-12, with 131 GF and 143 GA)
- Lower points total (46 points vs Stars' 57 points)
- Weaker road performance (10th place in Eastern Conference)
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Dallas Stars vs. Montreal Canadiens odds
| Dallas Stars | Montreal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -238 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +200 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Dallas Stars have won 28 out of 43 matches this season.
- 2The Montreal Canadiens have won 21 out of 43 matches this season.
- 3With 57 points, the Dallas Stars holds the 5th position in the league standings.
- 4Montreal Canadiens's 46 points place them 10th in the rankings.
Dallas Stars vs. Montreal Canadiens form
Dallas Stars vs. Montreal Canadiens head to head
Dallas Stars
83%
Montreal Canadiens
17%
Jan 12, 2025
Montreal Canadiens
1 : 2
Dallas Stars
Feb 10, 2024
Montreal Canadiens
2 : 3
Dallas Stars
Jan 3, 2024
Dallas Stars
3 : 4
Montreal Canadiens
Dec 24, 2022
Dallas Stars
4 : 2
Montreal Canadiens
Oct 22, 2022
Montreal Canadiens
2 : 5
Dallas Stars
Mar 17, 2022
Montreal Canadiens
3 : 4
Dallas Stars
