The upcoming NHL matchup between the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers is set to be a thrilling Western Conference showdown with playoff implications for both teams.
Game Overview
- Date: March 26, 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM CT
- Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta
- Teams: Dallas Stars (45-21-4) vs. Edmonton Oilers (41-24-5)
Team Profiles
Dallas Stars
- Season Performance: The Stars are second in the Central Division with 94 points, trailing the Winnipeg Jets by six points. They are in excellent form, having gone 6-2-2 in their last 10 games. Dallas is coming off a dominant 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Wild, where their defense and goaltending shone.
- Strengths: Dallas boasts one of the most balanced teams in the league, ranking fourth in goals allowed per game (2.57) and fifth in goals scored per game (3.36). Their penalty kill is elite, operating at 85.0%.
- Key Players:
- Jason Robertson: Leads the team with 38 goals and 47 assists, making him a consistent offensive threat.
- Jake Oettinger: The goaltender has been stellar, with a 33-15-3 record, a 2.49 goals-against average, and a .909 save percentage. He recorded his second shutout of the season in the win over Minnesota.
- Mason Marchment: Has been in great form against Edmonton, tallying seven points in his last six games against the Oilers.
- Recent Form: The Stars have been strong on the road, with an 18-14-2 record, and have earned points in four of their last five games against Edmonton.
Edmonton Oilers
- Season Performance: The Oilers are third in the Pacific Division with 87 points, nine points ahead of the Vancouver Canucks. Edmonton has been in solid form, going 6-3-1 in their last 10 games. They are coming off a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Kraken, despite missing key players due to injuries.
- Strengths: Edmonton’s offense is potent, ranking seventh in goals scored per game (3.27). Their power play is among the league’s best, converting at 25.7%.
- Key Players:
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Stepped up in the absence of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, recording a hat trick in the win over Seattle.
- Evan Bouchard: The defenseman has been a key contributor, with 10 points in his last 11 games.
- Stuart Skinner: The goaltender has a 24-17-4 record with a 2.87 goals-against average and a .895 save percentage.
- Recent Form: Edmonton has been strong at home, with a 22-11-3 record, and will look to capitalize on their home-ice advantage.
Head-to-Head Matchup
- Season Series: The season series is tied 1-1. Dallas won the first meeting 4-1 in October, while Edmonton responded with a 5-4 victory on March 8.
- Recent Form:
- Stars: Averaging 3.6 goals per game while allowing 2.4 in their last five outings.
- Oilers: Averaging 3.8 goals per game while allowing 3.2 in their last five outings.
Key Matchups
- Dallas’ Defense vs. Edmonton’s Offense: The Stars’ disciplined defense, anchored by Oettinger, will look to contain Edmonton’s high-powered offense, led by Nugent-Hopkins and Bouchard.
- Special Teams Battle: Dallas’ elite penalty kill will be tested by Edmonton’s potent power play, making discipline a critical factor.
- Goaltending Duel: Oettinger’s consistency gives Dallas an edge in net, but Skinner’s ability to make timely saves could keep Edmonton competitive.
