Venue & Game Info
Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington
Puckdrop: 7:00 PM PT
Capacity: ~17,100
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Bally Sports Southwest / Root Sports Northwest
Injury Report
Dallas Stars:
Roope Hintz (C) – upper body, day-to-day
Miro Heiskanen (D) – ankle soreness, probable
Jake Oettinger (G) – healthy, expected starter
Seattle Kraken:
Andre Burakovsky (F) – lower body, out until December
Vince Dunn (D) – upper body, questionable
Philipp Grubauer (G) – healthy, expected starter
Key Player Matchups
Jason Robertson (DAL) vs. Matty Beniers (SEA): Robertson’s elite scoring ability against Beniers’ emerging two-way playmaking.
Joe Pavelski (DAL) vs. Jordan Eberle (SEA): Veteran forwards who thrive in clutch situations and special teams.
Jake Oettinger (DAL) vs. Philipp Grubauer (SEA): Goaltending duel; Oettinger’s consistency vs. Grubauer’s streaky but capable play.
Team Recent Form
Dallas Stars:
W vs Winnipeg (3–2 OT)
L vs Colorado (5–2)
W vs Chicago (4–1)
W vs Calgary (3–2)
W vs Vancouver (4–2)
Form: 4–1 in last 5, averaging 3.4 goals per game, allowing 2.6.
Seattle Kraken:
W vs Edmonton (3–2 OT)
L vs Vegas (4–1)
W vs San Jose (2–1)
L vs Los Angeles (5–3)
W vs Anaheim (3–2)
Form: 3–2 in last 5, averaging 2.9 goals per game, allowing 2.8.
Series History
Stars lead all-time series 9–5.
Dallas won 2 of 3 meetings in the 2024–25 season.
Last meeting: Stars 4–2 win in Dallas (March 2025).
Betting Trends
Stars are 7–3 ATS in last 10 games.
Kraken are 5–5 ATS in last 10 games.
Stars games trend over (high-powered offense led by Robertson and Hintz).
Kraken games trend under (defense-first, slower pace).
Projected Score: Dallas Stars 4 – Seattle Kraken 2
Reasoning: Dallas’ offensive firepower and Oettinger’s stability in net should secure a road win. Seattle’s upset potential hinges on Beniers and Grubauer playing at peak levels, but Dallas’ depth and current form make them strong favorites.
Final Take: Expect a competitive Western Conference clash. The Stars’ high-octane offense meets the Kraken’s structured defense, with Dallas favored to edge out a decisive win at Climate Pledge Arena.
Game Odds
Dallas Stars – 135
Seattle Kraken 6
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, November 25, 2025
