The Dallas Stars (20-5-5), surging with three straight wins and the Central Division’s top spot, invade Canada Life Centre to battle the Winnipeg Jets (14-13-1) in a Central Division showdown. Dallas’ elite power play (31.6%, No. 1 in NHL) and road dominance (10-1-4) test a Jets squad reeling from a 6-2 drubbing in Edmonton, compounded by Connor Hellebuyck’s extended absence (.913 SV%, IR until January). With the Stars owning the season series opener (5-4 OT win on Oct. 9), expect a revenge-fueled grind where Dallas’ depth scoring clashes with Winnipeg’s balanced attack (3.00 GPG for/against). Goaltending volatility—Jake Oettinger’s league-high 14 wins vs. Eric Comrie’s .898 SV%—could decide a total leaning under in this high-stakes Central tilt.
Game Details
Venue: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Puckdrop: 8:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN+
Team Records
| Team | Overall Record | Home Record | Road Record | Central Division Stand |
| Dallas Stars | 20-5-5 | 10-4-1 | 10-1-4 | 1st |
| Winnipeg Jets | 14-13-1 | 7-5-0 | 7-8-1 | 5th |
Dallas leads the NHL in points percentage (.765) with a +28 differential, ranking No. 4 in goals against (2.50 GAA). Winnipeg sits middling (No. 15 in net rating), but excels in shots against (No. 8 at 27.2 per game).
Injury Report
Goaltending headlines Winnipeg’s woes, while Dallas’ blue line depth is tested—expect lineup tweaks and heavy minutes for top pairs.
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Injury Details | Estimated Return |
| Dallas Stars | Tyler Seguin | C | Out (IR-LT) | ACL | April 2026 |
| Thomas Harley | D | Day-to-Day | Lower Body | December 9 | |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | Out | Lower Body | December 15 | |
| Lian Bichsel | D | Out (IR-LT) | Lower Body | January 27 | |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | Out (IR) | Lower Body | December 9 | |
| Winnipeg Jets | Connor Hellebuyck | G | Out (IR) | Knee | January 3, 2026 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | Day-to-Day | Concussion | December 9 |
Seguin’s season-ending ACL (7G-10A in 27 GP) shifts usage to Wyatt Johnston; Harley’s status impacts top-pair stability with Miro Heiskanen. Hellebuyck’s IR leaves Comrie overmatched (.898 SV% in 10 starts), forcing Jets to lean on defense.
Recent Team Forms
Dallas has won three in a row, outscoring foes 10-5 with shutdown D (under 2.5 GA in each). Winnipeg’s 2-3 skid exposes netminding issues (12 GA in last three losses).
Dallas Stars Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Notes |
| Dec. 7 | vs. PIT | W 3-2 (SO) | Rantanen SO GWG; Oettinger 27 saves, rally from 2-1 down |
| Dec. 5 | vs. SJS | W 4-1 | Robertson 2G; 2/3 PP, dominant shots (24-17) |
| Dec. 3 | vs. NJD | W 3-0 | Heiskanen 2A; Shutout, 1/2 PP |
| Dec. 2 | @ NYR | L 2-3 (OT) | Close loss; 0/3 PP, 35 SOG |
| Nov. 30 | vs. OTT | W 6-1 | Johnston hat trick; Offensive explosion, 3/5 PP |
Form: 4-1-0 (ATS: 4-1). Stars 8-0-2 in last 10, averaging 3.6 GPG.
Winnipeg Jets Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Notes |
| Dec. 6 | @ EDM | L 2-6 | Comrie pulled; Defensive collapse, 0/2 PP |
| Dec. 5 | vs. BUF | W 4-1 | Connor G+A (4-game streak); Comrie 34 saves |
| Dec. 3 | @ MTL | L 2-3 (SO) | Scheifele A; SO loss, strong PK (3/3) |
| Dec. 1 | @ BUF | L 1-5 | Low-output; 18 SOG, Comrie .833 SV% |
| Nov. 29 | vs. NSH | W 5-2 | Vilardi 2G; 2/4 PP, balanced win |
Form: 2-3-0 (ATS: 2-3). Jets 3-2 SU in last five home, but overs in two of three losses (avg. 6.2 goals).
Series History
Dallas holds a commanding all-time edge (34-22-5 overall, including playoffs), winning six of the last 10 regular-season meetings. The Stars stole the 2025 opener in OT.
All-Time Regular Season: Stars lead 27-18-2 (59.8% win rate)
Last 10 Meetings: Stars 6-4-0
Recent Results:
Oct. 9, 2025: Stars 5-4 OT (at WPG; Rantanen GWG)
Mar. 15, 2025: Jets 3-2 (at WPG)
Jan. 22, 2025: Stars 4-3 (at DAL)
Dec. 20, 2024: Stars 3-1 (at DAL)
Nov. 2, 2024: Jets 4-2 (at WPG)
Series averages 6.1 goals, with overs in 6 of last 10. Dallas is 4-1 SU in last five road games vs. Winnipeg.
Key Player Matchups
With Hellebuyck sidelined, Dallas’ shooters feast; focus on top-line duels in a potential shootout decider.
Mikko Rantanen (DAL, 13G-26A-39P) vs. Mark Scheifele (WPG, 14G-22A-36P): Rantanen’s playmaking (team-high 26A) exploits Comrie’s weaknesses; Scheifele’s two-way reliability (52% FO) shadows, but Rantanen has 4P in last three vs. WPG. Edge: Stars—Rantanen’s PP dominance (8 PPG).
Jason Robertson (DAL, 18G) vs. Kyle Connor (WPG, 15G): Robertson’s finishing (6 PPG) tests Jets’ PK (81.3%); Connor’s streak (G in four straight) thrives on rush. Edge: Toss-up; Robertson’s volume (2.3 SOG/GP).
Wyatt Johnston (DAL, rising star) vs. Gabriel Vilardi (WPG, 10G-12A): Johnston’s post-Seguin usage (step-up minutes) vs. Vilardi’s sniping (2G last outing). Edge: Stars—Johnston’s home/road consistency.
Goalie Duel: Jake Oettinger (DAL, 14-4-2, .909 SV%) vs. Eric Comrie (WPG, .898 SV%): Oettinger’s poise (2.49 GAA) vs. Comrie’s volatility (3.08 GAA). Edge: Stars.
Betting Trends
Puck Line: Dallas 8-6 as road favorites; Winnipeg 6-4 ATS at home.
Total: 6 to 6.5 (O +114 to +116; U -135 to -142). Unders in 7 of Dallas’ last 10 road (avg. 5.4 goals); series unders 40%.
Other Trends:
Stars: 15-8 SU as ML favorites; Over in 6 of last 8 vs. Central.
Jets: 0-6 SU as underdogs; Under in 5 of last 7 home.
Game Odds
Dallas Stars – 135
Winnipeg Jets 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, December 8, 2025
