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The Tuesday NHL slate features the Dallas Stars (3-2) hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets (2-3) at American Airlines Center, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars are 10th in the Western Conference and the Blue Jackets rank 12th in the Eastern Conference.
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Stars vs. Blue Jackets: Oct. 21 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. 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' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.6 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.6 | 25th |
| Shots | 26.8 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.6 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 33.33% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.22% | 25th |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.8 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 16th |
| Shots | 31.4 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 34.2 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 7.69% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 55.56% | 32nd |
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Stars vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Stars
- One of Dallas' top offensive options this season is Mikko Rantanen, who has put up seven points in five games.
- Thomas Harley has six points (one goal, five assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- On 17 shots (for one goal) and five assists, Roope Hintz has created six points this season.
- Across four games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 3-1-0. During those games, he's allowed 12 goals while recording 114 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Kirill Marchenko's five goals and one assist in five games for Columbus add up to six total points on the season.
- Dmitri Voronkov is a leading scorer for Columbus with five total points this season. He has scored two goals and added three assists in five games.
- Boone Jenner's one goal and three assists add up to four points this season.
- Jet Greaves has a .927 save percentage (11th in the league), with 76 total saves, conceding six goals (2.0 goals against average). He has put together a 1-2-0 record this season.
Stars vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Stars
Jamie Benn: Out (Lung),
Luke Krys: Out (Achilles),
Chase Wheatcroft: Out (Wrist),
Kyle McDonald: Out (Knee),
Oskar Back: Out (Undisclosed),
Nils Lundkvist: Out (Lower Body),
Matt Duchene: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Luca Marrelli: Out (Shoulder),
Miles Wood: Out (Upper Body),
Erik Gudbranson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Wild | W 5-2 | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Canucks | L 5-3 | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Blues | L 3-1 | Away |
| 10/21/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 10/23/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 10/26/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | Devils | L 3-2 | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Avalanche | L 4-1 | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Lightning | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 10/24/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |