The Dallas Stars (27-13-9), coming off a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, host the Boston Bruins (28-19-2) at American Airlines Center on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT. The Bruins took down the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 in their last game.
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The Bruins have put up an 8-1-1 record during their last 10 contests. They have scored 41 total goals (seven power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 25.0%) while giving up 19 goals to their opponents.
Stars vs. Bruins Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final score of Stars 4, Bruins 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Stars (-136)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars (27-13-9 overall) have a 4-9-13 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- In the 19 games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-3-6 record (good for 26 points).
- In the eight games this season the Stars scored just one goal, they went 1-6-1 (three points).
- Dallas has finished 2-2-3 in the seven games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering seven points).
- The Stars are 24-4-5 in the 33 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 53 points).
- In the 14 games when Dallas has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 12-2-0 record (24 points).
- In the 16 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 11-4-1 (23 points).
- The Stars have been outshot by opponents 30 times, and went 15-7-8 (38 points).
Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins have a 7-2-9 record in overtime matchups this season and a 28-19-2 overall record.
- Boston has earned 19 points (9-6-1) in its 16 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Bruins scored just one goal in seven games and have gone 1-5-1 (three points).
- Boston has six points (3-6-0) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Bruins have scored at least three goals in 33 games, earning 49 points from those contests.
- This season, Boston has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 23 games and registered 27 points with a record of 13-9-1.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 9-8-2 (20 points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents 28 times this season, and earned 38 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Bruins AVG | Bruins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 3.27 | Goals Scored | 3.31 | 8th |
| 6th | 2.78 | Goals Allowed | 3.04 | 15th |
| 31st | 25.1 | Shots | 27.2 | 21st |
| 13th | 27.8 | Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 27th |
| 2nd | 28.37% | Power Play % | 25.17% | 5th |
| 14th | 80% | Penalty Kill % | 78.89% | 19th |
Stars vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: TNT
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- Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
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