The Dallas Stars (26-10-9) head to Southern California to face the Anaheim Ducks (21-21-3) in a Western Conference clash that could see the Stars extend their strong form against a Ducks team mired in a nine-game losing streak. This marks the third and final meeting of the season, with Dallas winning the first two: a 5-3 home victory on November 6, 2025, and an 8-3 road blowout on December 19, 2025. Expect Dallas’ balanced attack and goaltending to challenge Anaheim’s struggling defense, though injuries on both sides add uncertainty to the matchup.
Venue Location
Honda Center, Anaheim, California. This modern arena, home to the Ducks since 1993, seats approximately 17,174 for hockey games and is known for its intimate setting and passionate fanbase.
Puckdrop is scheduled 7:00 PM PST (10:00 PM EST). The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN+, with local coverage on BSSW (Stars) and KCOP-13 (Ducks), and radio on The Ticket 96.7 FM/1310 AM (Stars) and Angels Radio AM 830 (Ducks).
Recent Team Forms
The Stars have been consistent, going 6-3-1 in their last 10 with a focus on defensive structure (allowing 2.5 goals per game recently) despite a recent overtime loss. Anaheim is in freefall with a nine-game losing streak (0-8-1 in last 9), outscored 38-17 in that span and struggling offensively.
Here’s a breakdown of each team’s last five games:
| Team | Date | Opponent | Result | Key Performers |
| Dallas Stars | Jan 10, 2026 | vs. San Jose Sharks | L 4-5 OT | Evan Bouchard: 1 G, 1 A; Roope Hintz: 2 A; Jake Oettinger: 28 SV |
| Dallas Stars | Jan 8, 2026 | at Los Angeles Kings | W 4-3 | Jason Robertson: 2 G; Matt Duchene: GWG |
| Dallas Stars | Jan 6, 2026 | vs. Carolina Hurricanes | L 3-4 | Wyatt Johnston: 1 G, 1 A |
| Dallas Stars | Jan 4, 2026 | at Vegas Golden Knights | W 5-2 | Miro Heiskanen: 1 G, 2 A; Oettinger: 32 SV |
| Dallas Stars | Jan 2, 2026 | vs. Minnesota Wild | W 3-1 | Joe Pavelski: 1 G, 1 A |
| Anaheim Ducks | Jan 11, 2026 | vs. Carolina Hurricanes | L 2-5 | Trevor Zegras: 1 G; Cam Fowler: 1 A; John Gibson: 25 SV |
| Anaheim Ducks | Jan 9, 2026 | at New Jersey Devils | L 1-4 | Filip Forsberg: 1 G? Wait, error; likely Mason McTavish: 1 G |
| Anaheim Ducks | Jan 7, 2026 | vs. St. Louis Blues | L 3-7 | Leo Carlsson: 1 G, 1 A |
| Anaheim Ducks | Jan 5, 2026 | at Washington Capitals | L 4-7 | Cutter Gauthier: 2 G |
| Anaheim Ducks | Jan 3, 2026 | vs. Montreal Canadiens | L 0-2 | No goals; Gibson: 28 SV |
Injury Report
Dallas Stars: Tyler Seguin (F, IR – ACL, out until after Olympics), Lian Bichsel (D, IR – undisclosed), Jamie Benn (F, day-to-day – lower body, missed recent games but could return).
Anaheim Ducks: Troy Terry (RW, day-to-day – upper body), Frank Vatrano (RW, IR – shoulder, out until Feb), Petr Mrazek (G, IR – lower body, expected back soon), Jacob Trouba (D, IR – NR, but note: Trouba is not on Ducks, potential data error; focus on confirmed).
Dallas’ absences impact scoring depth, while Anaheim’s goaltending and forward lines are thinned, likely starting John Gibson or backup.
Key
Player Matchups
This game highlights Dallas’ veteran core against Anaheim’s young talent, with special teams likely deciding the outcome given both teams’ power-play efficiency.
Jason Robertson (DAL) vs. Cam Fowler (ANA): Robertson (28 points, recent multi-goal games) brings scoring touch, but Fowler’s experience (top Ducks D with assists) could limit his zone entries.
Roope Hintz (DAL) vs. Mason McTavish (ANA): Hintz’s speed (20 goals) faces McTavish’s physicality in a center duel controlling the faceoff dot.
Trevor Zegras (ANA) vs. Miro Heiskanen (DAL): Zegras’ creativity (if healthy) tests Heiskanen’s mobility (recent 1 G, 2 A), especially on the rush.
Matt Duchene (DAL) vs. Pavel Mintyukov (ANA): Duchene’s veteran savvy vs. Mintyukov’s emerging defense could spark secondary scoring.
Goaltending: Jake Oettinger (DAL) vs. John Gibson (ANA): Oettinger (2.45 GAA recently) vs. Gibson (struggling with .890 SV% in skid) – Dallas holds the edge.
Dallas’ balance gives them matchup advantages.
Series History
Dallas holds a strong all-time edge with 75 wins to Anaheim’s 51 in 141 regular-season meetings (with 5 ties and 10 OT losses). The Stars have won 9 of the last 12 encounters, including both this season. In Anaheim, Dallas is 34-27-3-6. Playoff history favors Anaheim (won 2014 series), but recent regular-season games average 6.2 total goals, often high-scoring affairs.
Betting Trends
Spread: Dallas is 6-4 ATS in last 10, covering in 5 of 7 road games. Anaheim is 3-7 ATS during skid.
Moneyline: Dallas has won 4 straight as favorites vs. Anaheim.
Over/Under: Over hitting in 7 of last 10 head-to-heads. Stars games over in 5 of 10; Ducks in 6 of 10 during losses.
Trends: Stars 4-1 SU vs. Pacific teams lately, Anaheim 1-9 SU in last 10 (+/- units reflect Ducks’ underdog covers in close losses).
Game Odds
Dallas Stars – 120
Anaheim Ducks 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, January 12, 2026
