The Dallas Stars (18-5-5) square off against the San Jose Sharks (13-12-3) in NHL play on Friday, starting at 8 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Stars rank second and the Sharks ninth in the Western Conference.
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Stars vs. Sharks: Dec. 5 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, December 5, 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+
Stars' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.43 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.57 | 3rd |
| Shots | 25.9 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 31.52% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.9% | 18th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.86 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.32 | 22nd |
| Shots | 24.3 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 31.5 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 19.23% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.05% | 17th |
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Stars vs. Sharks Top Players
Stars
- One of Dallas' top offensive options this season is Jason Robertson, who has recorded 36 points in 28 games.
- Mikko Rantanen is another of Dallas' important contributors currently with 35 total points (12 goals and 23 assists) to his name.
- On 80 shots (for 16 goals) and 15 assists, Wyatt Johnston has contributed 31 points this season.
- In the 18 games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .906, 23rd in the league.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini's 40 points make him an important offensive option for San Jose. He has recorded 14 goals and 26 assists in 28 games.
- Will Smith has racked up 27 total points (1.0 per game) this season. He has 12 goals and 15 assists.
- Tyler Toffoli is a crucial contributor on offense for San Jose with seven goals and 11 assists.
- Yaroslav Askarov has a 10-7-1 record this season, with a .904 save percentage (27th in the league). He has 491 saves, and has conceded 52 goals (3.1 goals against average).
Stars vs. Sharks Injury Report
Stars
Nils Lundkvist: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Matt Duchene: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Tyler Seguin: Out (Acl),
Thomas Harley: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Adam Erne: Out (Lower Body),
Lian Bichsel: Out (Lower Body)
Sharks
Vincent Desharnais: Out (Upper Body),
Michael Misa: Out (Lower Body)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2025 | Senators | W 6-1 | Home |
| 12/2/2025 | Rangers | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/3/2025 | Devils | W 3-0 | Away |
| 12/5/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/7/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 12/9/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2025 | Golden Knights | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/1/2025 | Mammoth | W 6-3 | Home |
| 12/3/2025 | Capitals | L 7-1 | Home |
| 12/5/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |