NHL Game Preview: Seattle Kraken (7-3-4) vs. Dallas Stars (8-4-3)

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Venue & Event Details

Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX

Puckdrop: 7:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. CT

Broadcast: ESPN+, Bally Sports Southwest, KSKN 22 (Seattle local)

Injury Report

Seattle Kraken:

Joey Daccord (G, upper body, out)

Jared McCann (F, lower body, out)

Frederick Gaudreau (F, upper body, out)

Dallas Stars:

Jamie Benn (F, respiratory issue, out)

Matt Duchene (F, questionable, undisclosed)

Luke Krys (D, Achilles, long-term out)

Nils Lundkvist (D, lower body, week-to-week)

Kyle McDonald (F, knee, out)

Chase Wheatcroft (F, wrist, out)

Key Player Matchups

Jordan Eberle (SEA) vs. Jason Robertson (DAL): Eberle leads Seattle in points, while Robertson remains Dallas’ top scoring threat.

Jaden Schwartz (SEA) vs. Wyatt Johnston (DAL): Schwartz provides playmaking for Seattle, Johnston drives Dallas’ transition game.

Goaltending: Philipp Grubauer (SEA) expected to start with Daccord out; Jake Oettinger (DAL) anchors the Stars with consistency.

Team Recent Form

Seattle Kraken:

3rd in Western Conference standings.

Last 7 games: 4–1–2, including OT win at St. Louis.

Averaging 2.9 goals per game, allowing 2.7 goals per game.

Dallas Stars:

4th in Central Division.

Last 5 games: 4–1, including rally win at Nashville.

Averaging 3.3 goals per game, allowing 2.9 goals per game.

Power play advantage: 17 goals vs. Seattle’s 8.

Series History

Stars lead all-time series 9–6.

Dallas won 2 of 3 meetings last season.

Kraken’s last win in Dallas came in 2023.

Betting Trends

Kraken are 4–1–2 in last seven games, resilient in close contests.

Stars are 4–1 in last five, thriving on special teams.

Over has hit in 3 of last 5 Dallas games; Seattle leans Under due to defensive structure.

Key Takeaway

This matchup pits Dallas’ elite power play and home-ice advantage against Seattle’s disciplined five-on-five play and resilience in close games. The Stars are favored, but the Kraken’s ability to grind out points makes them a dangerous underdog. Expect a tight, physical contest with special teams likely deciding the outcome.

Game Odds

Seattle Kraken                  6.5

Dallas Stars                         – 218

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, November 8, 2025

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