The Dallas Stars (30-14-9) face the Vegas Golden Knights (25-14-13) in a Western Conference matchup that could have significant implications for playoff positioning. The Stars, third in the Central Division, are coming off a two-game winning streak against the St. Louis Blues, showcasing strong defensive play and timely scoring. The Golden Knights, first in the Pacific Division, are looking to snap a two-game losing skid, including a recent home overtime loss to Montreal, amid a rash of injuries to key players. This is the first meeting between the teams this season, with the Golden Knights holding a slight historical edge in head-to-head play. Expect a tightly contested, low-scoring affair at T-Mobile Arena, where Vegas’s home crowd might provide a boost, but Dallas’s road resilience and depth could exploit the Knights’ absences for a statement win.
Venue Location
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT).
The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, Victory+, and SCRIPPS.
Recent Team Forms
The Stars rank 10th in goals per game (3.20) and 12th in goals against (2.85), with a power play at 22.0% (11th) and penalty kill at 81.5% (14th). The Golden Knights are 14th in goals per game (3.10) and 16th in goals against (2.95), with a power play at 20.5% (15th) and penalty kill at 80.2% (18th).
Dallas Stars (Last 10 Games: 6-2-2, Avg. 3.2 GPG)
Recent Streak: Won 2 straight.
Key Results:
Jan. 27 @ STL: W 4-3 (Harley GWG with 1:07 left; Duchene 2 G).
Jan. 23 vs STL: W 3-2 (Robertson GWG with 1:00 left).
Jan. 20 vs DET: W 4-1.
Jan. 18 vs ANA: L 3-4 OT.
Jan. 16 @ VAN: W 4-2.
Strengths: Strong third-period comebacks (outscored opponents 12-5 in last 5); Allowing 2.4 GAA. Weaknesses: Overtime inconsistencies (2-2 in last 4 OT).
Vegas Golden Knights (Last 10 Games: 5-4-1, Avg. 3.0 GPG)
Recent Streak: Lost 1.
Key Results:
Jan. 27 vs MTL: L 2-3 (Poor special teams).
Jan. 25 @ BUF: L 3-4.
Jan. 23 vs VGK recent: From schedule, W vs COL 5-3 on Jan. 15, L 3-4 to STL on Jan. 2, etc.
Jan. 15 vs COL: W 5-3.
Jan. 14 vs LAK: W 3-2 OT.
Strengths: Home scoring (3.2 GPG at home); Power play efficiency. Weaknesses: Recent losses to weaker teams; Allowing 3.0 GAA in losses.
Injury Report
Dallas Stars:
OUT: Tyler Seguin (C, ACL).
OUT: Lian Bichsel (D, Lower Body).
DAY-TO-DAY: Ilya Lyubushkin (D, Lower Body).
Vegas Golden Knights:
OUT: Colton Sissons (C, Upper Body).
OUT: William Karlsson (C, Lower Body).
OUT: Brandon Saad (LW, Undisclosed).
OUT: Carter Hart (G, Leg).
OUT: Brayden McNabb (D, Upper Body).
OUT: Brett Howden (F, Lower Body).
Key
Player Matchups
Stars Forwards: Jason Robertson – Roope Hintz – Joe Pavelski; Jamie Benn – Wyatt Johnston – Logan Stankoven; Mason Marchment – Matt Duchene – Mavrik Bourque; Sam Steel – Radek Faksa – Oskar Back.
Golden Knights Forwards: Pavel Dorofeyev – Jack Eichel – Mark Stone; Ivan Barbashev – Tomas Hertl – Jonathan Marchessault; Alexander Holtz – Nicolas Roy – Keegan Kolesar; Tanner Pearson – Byron Froese – Jonas Rondbjerg (adjustments for absences).
Stars Defense: Miro Heiskanen – Chris Tanev; Esa Lindell – Nils Lundkvist; Thomas Harley – Alexander Petrovic.
Golden Knights Defense: Noah Hanifin – Alex Pietrangelo (out; adjustments with Shea Theodore – Brayden McNabb out); Nicolas Hague – Shea Theodore; Zach Whitecloud – Kaedan Korczak.
Goalies: Stars – Jake Oettinger (35 GP, 20-8-7, 2.60 GAA, .910 SV%); Golden Knights – Adin Hill (30 GP, 15-10-5, 2.85 GAA, .900 SV%).
Key Matchups:
Jason Robertson vs. Shea Theodore: Robertson (20 G, 35 A) scoring touch vs. Theodore’s mobility.
Roope Hintz vs. Jack Eichel: Hintz (18 G) speed vs. Eichel (22 G, 35 A) playmaking.
Matt Duchene vs. Nicolas Hague: Duchene (recent 2 G) vs. Hague’s physicality.
Goalie Duel: Oettinger vs. Hill: Oettinger (recent shutout) vs. Hill (strong at home).
Series History
All-time: Golden Knights 12-4-4 vs Stars.
Reg season: Golden Knights 10-8-4; Playoffs: Stars 10-9.
Recently: Golden Knights 4-0 in last 4 regular season; Stars 4-2 in 2024 playoffs.
This season: First meeting (0-0).
Betting Trends
ATS Trends: Golden Knights 5-5 ATS in last 10 (3-2 as favorites); Stars 6-4 ATS in last 10 (4-2 as underdogs). Golden Knights 3-2 ATS at home; Stars 4-6 ATS on road. Over in 6 of Golden Knights’ last 8; Under in 4 of Stars’ last 6 vs. Pacific teams.
Game Odds
Dallas Stars 6.5
Vegas Golden Knights – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, January 28, 2026
