The Dallas Stars (23-7-5) take on the Anaheim Ducks (20-12-2) at Honda Center on Friday, Dec. 19 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars took down the San Jose Sharks 5-3 in their most recent game, while the Ducks are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our pick for which squad will bring home the win in Friday's hockey action.
Over the last 10 contests, the Ducks have put up a 5-4-1 record after putting up 30 total goals (three power-play goals on 31 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 9.7%). Their opponents have scored a combined 32 goals in those games.
Stars vs. Ducks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Ducks 4, Stars 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-108)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars are 23-7-5 overall and 4-5-9 in overtime games.
- Dallas is 10-1-3 (23 points) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- The four times this season the Stars ended a game with only one goal, they went 1-2-1 (three points).
- Dallas has scored two goals in seven games this season (2-2-3 record, seven points).
- The Stars have scored three or more goals 23 times, and are 20-2-1 in those games (to record 41 points).
- In the 12 games when Dallas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has an 11-1-0 record (22 points).
- In the 14 games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 10-3-1 (21 points).
- The Stars have been outshot by opponents 21 times, and went 13-4-4 (30 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have a record of 20-12-2 this season and are 8-2-10 in overtime matchups.
- Anaheim has earned 14 points (6-3-2) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Ducks scored only one goal in five games and they finished 0-4-1 in those matchups.
- Anaheim has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Ducks have scored three or more goals 24 times, earning 39 points from those matchups (19-4-1).
- Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal in eight games this season and has registered 13 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 10-5-1 (21 points).
- The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Ducks went 10-5-1 in those matchups (21 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 3.34 | Goals Scored | 3.44 | 2nd |
| 5th | 2.6 | Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 24th |
| 29th | 25.2 | Shots | 30.8 | 3rd |
| 17th | 28 | Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 25th |
| 1st | 32.08% | Power Play % | 17.7% | 21st |
| 8th | 82.88% | Penalty Kill % | 76.32% | 27th |
Stars vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California
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