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The Dallas Stars (22-13-1) take the ice against the Ottawa Senators (19-15-2) during Thursday's NHL slate, starting at 8:00 PM ET at American Airlines Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Stars are seventh in the Western Conference and the Senators are eighth in the Eastern Conference.
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Stars vs. Senators: Jan. 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
- 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 | 3.19 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.53 | 2nd |
| Shots | 31 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 26.3 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 15.25% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.69% | 3rd |
Senators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.06 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.83 | 11th |
| Shots | 30.4 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 25% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.45% | 23rd |
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Stars vs. Senators Top Players
Stars
- With 14 goals and 19 assists this season, Matt Duchene is one of Dallas' leading contributors (33 points).
- Jason Robertson is another of Dallas' major contributors currently with 28 total points (nine goals and 19 assists) to his name.
- Mason Marchment has contributed 27 points for Dallas in 33 games this season, scoring on 15% of his shots and recording 12 goals and 15 assists.
- In the 27 games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .909, 19th in the league.
Senators
- Tim Stutzle has put up 40 points (1.1 per game) for Ottawa, with 12 goals and 28 assists in 36 games (playing 19:59 per game).
- Drake Batherson is a key piece of the offense for Ottawa with 36 total points this season. He has scored 13 goals and added 23 assists in 36 games.
- Ottawa's Brady Tkachuk is among the top offensive players on the team with 33 total points (16 goals and 17 assists).
- Linus Ullmark has a 12-7-2 record this season, with a .915 save percentage (10th-best in the league). He has 550 saves, and has conceded 51 goals (2.4 goals against average).
Stars vs. Senators Injury Report
Stars
Tyler Seguin: Out (Hip),
Mason Marchment: Out (Face)
Senators
Anton Forsberg: Out (Lower Body),
Michael Amadio: Out (Head),
David Perron: Out (Upper Body),
Linus Ullmark: Out (Back)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2024 | Wild | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Blackhawks | W 5-1 | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Sabres | W 4-2 | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |
| 1/7/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2024 | Oilers | L 3-1 | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Jets | L 4-2 | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Wild | W 3-1 | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Blues | - | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |