Venue & Event Details
Venue: American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219
Puckdrop: 8:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN+, Bally Sports Southwest, Bally Sports Ohio
Injury Report
Columbus Blue Jackets: None listed
Dallas Stars: None listed
Key Player Matchups
Johnny Gaudreau (CBJ) vs. Jason Robertson (DAL): Gaudreau remains Columbus’ offensive catalyst, while Robertson leads Dallas in scoring chances.
Adam Fantilli (CBJ) vs. Roope Hintz (DAL): A battle of young centers—Fantilli’s speed against Hintz’s two-way reliability.
Goaltending: Elvis Merzlikins (CBJ, .905 SV%) vs. Jake Oettinger (DAL, .918 SV%) – Oettinger gives Dallas a clear edge in net.
Team Recent Form
Columbus Blue Jackets:
Last game: 3-2 win over Tampa Bay.
Offense: 2.6 goals per game.
Defense: 3.4 goals allowed per game.
1-1-0 on the road.
Dallas Stars:
Last game: 5-2 loss to St. Louis.
Offense: 3.6 goals per game.
Defense: 3.6 goals allowed per game.
1-1-0 at home.
Series History
First meeting of the 2025–26 season.
Dallas won 2 of 3 matchups last season.
At American Airlines Center: Stars have won 4 of last 5 vs. Columbus.
Betting Trends:
Columbus is 1-2 in one-goal games.
Dallas has an even goal differential (18 GF, 18 GA).
Blue Jackets are 2-3 ATS; Stars are 3-2 ATS.
Key Storylines
Columbus’ Response: After a poor showing vs. Colorado, the Jackets rebounded with a gritty win over Tampa Bay.
Dallas’ Consistency: Stars have alternated wins and losses, looking to stabilize at home.
Goaltending Edge: Oettinger’s steadiness could be the difference in a tight contest.
Game Odds
Columbus Blue Jackets 6.5
Dallas Stars – 198
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, October 20, 2025
