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The Dallas Stars (18-11) and the Washington Capitals (21-6-2) meet in Dallas, Texas on December 16, 2024 at American Airlines Center, starting at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Stars are sixth in the Western Conference (36 points), and the Capitals are first in the Eastern Conference (44 points).
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Stars vs. Capitals: Dec. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 16, 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+
Stars' 2024-25 Stats
Stat | Average | Rank |
---|---|---|
Goals Scored | 3.24 | 9th |
Goals Allowed | 2.55 | 4th |
Shots | 30.6 | 5th |
Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 7th |
Power Play % | 17.58% | 24th |
Penalty Kill % | 83.13% | 6th |
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
Stat | Average | Rank |
---|---|---|
Goals Scored | 3.97 | 2nd |
Goals Allowed | 2.66 | 7th |
Shots | 29.4 | 12th |
Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 9th |
Power Play % | 22.47% | 13th |
Penalty Kill % | 83.87% | 5th |
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Stars vs. Capitals Top Players
Stars
- Matt Duchene has been imperative to Dallas' offense this season, registering 30 points in 29 games.
- Mason Marchment is another of Dallas' important contributors currently with 27 total points (12 goals and 15 assists) to his name.
- Tyler Seguin has contributed 20 points for Dallas in 19 games this season, netting a goal on 20.9% of his shots and recording nine goals and 11 assists.
- Jake Oettinger (15-7-0) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .911 for Dallas.
Capitals
- Dylan Strome's 37 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Washington. He has put up 10 goals and 27 assists in 29 games.
- Connor McMichael is a leading scorer for Washington with 27 total points this season. He has scored 15 goals and added 12 assists in 29 games.
- Washington's Aliaksei Protas is among the leaders on the team with 26 total points (11 goals and 15 assists).
- Logan Thompson has a 12-1-2 record this season, with a .913 save percentage (14th in the league). He has 388 saves, and has given up 37 goals (2.4 goals against average).
Stars vs. Capitals Injury Report
Stars
Mathew Dumba: Out (Upper Body),
Tyler Seguin: Out (Hip)
Capitals
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip),
Alexander Ovechkin: Out (Leg),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body)
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Stars' Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
---|---|---|---|
12/8/2024 | Flames | W 6-2 | Home |
12/12/2024 | Predators | L 4-1 | Home |
12/14/2024 | Blues | W 2-1 | Home |
12/16/2024 | Capitals | - | Home |
12/18/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
12/20/2024 | Rangers | - | Home |
12/23/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |
Capitals' Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
---|---|---|---|
12/7/2024 | Canadiens | W 4-2 | Away |
12/12/2024 | Blue Jackets | W 2-1 | Away |
12/14/2024 | Sabres | W 4-2 | Home |
12/16/2024 | Stars | - | Away |
12/17/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
12/20/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
12/22/2024 | Kings | - | Home |