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The Thursday NHL slate includes the Dallas Stars (17-10) hosting the Nashville Predators (7-16-6) at American Airlines Center, starting at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Stars sit in fifth place in the Western Conference with 34 points and the Predators are 16th in the Western Conference with 20 points.
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Stars vs. Predators: Dec. 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Stars' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.37 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.56 | 4th |
| Shots | 30.1 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 17.44% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.5% | 6th |
Predators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.21 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.17 | 22nd |
| Shots | 29.1 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 18.39% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 87.1% | 1st |
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Stars vs. Predators Top Players
Stars
- Matt Duchene has been imperative to Dallas' offense this season, putting up 29 points in 27 games.
- With 12 goals and 15 assists, Mason Marchment is one of the most important offensive options for Dallas with his 27 points (one per game).
- Tyler Seguin has contributed 20 points for Dallas in 19 games this season, scoring on 20.9% of his shots and putting up nine goals and 11 assists.
- As Dallas' top goalie, Jake Oettinger has recorded 14 wins and 6 losses this season while allowing 47 goals with 487 saves.
Predators
- Roman Josi has totaled 23 points (0.8 per game) for Nashville, with seven goals and 16 assists in 29 games (playing 24:58 per game).
- Filip Forsberg has helped lead the attack for Nashville this season with nine goals and 10 assists.
- Jonathan Marchessault has netted seven goals on the season, adding eight assists.
- Juuse Saros is 6-13-5 in 24 games this season, conceding 64 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 629 saves and a .908 save percentage (23rd in the league).
Stars vs. Predators Injury Report
Stars
Tyler Seguin: Out (Hip),
Mathew Dumba: Questionable (Upper Body)
Predators
Jeremy Lauzon: Out (Lower Body),
Roman Josi: Questionable (Lower Body),
Alexander Carrier: Out (Upper Body),
Austin Roest: Out (Undisclosed),
Ryan O'Reilly: Out (Lower Body),
Gustav Nyquist: Questionable (Illness)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2024 | Kings | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/6/2024 | Golden Knights | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/8/2024 | Flames | W 6-2 | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Predators | - | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Blues | - | Home |
| 12/16/2024 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 12/18/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2024 | Canadiens | L 3-0 | Away |
| 12/7/2024 | Senators | L 3-1 | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | Flames | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Stars | - | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |