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NHL action on Thursday features the Dallas Stars (40-14-10) hosting the Edmonton Oilers (32-25-8) at American Airlines Center, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars are second (with 90 points) and the Oilers sixth (72 points) in the Western Conference.
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Stars vs. Oilers: March 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Stars' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.41 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.66 | 2nd |
| Shots | 25.8 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 29.69% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.51% | 12th |
Oilers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.55 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.35 | 27th |
| Shots | 29.6 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 33.15% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.78% | 24th |
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Stars vs. Oilers Top Players
Stars
- With 34 goals and 40 assists this season, Jason Robertson is one of Dallas' leading contributors (74 points).
- Mikko Rantanen has 20 goals and 49 assists for Dallas to compile 69 total points (1.2 per game).
- On 165 shots (for 34 goals) and 34 assists, Wyatt Johnston has recorded 68 points this season.
- As Dallas' top goalie, Jake Oettinger has recorded 26 wins and 10 losses this season while allowing 108 goals with 960 saves.
Oilers
- Connor McDavid's 110 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Edmonton. He has 36 goals and 74 assists in 65 games.
- Leon Draisaitl has racked up 94 points this season, with 34 goals and 60 assists.
- Evan Bouchard has earned 18 goals on the season, adding 57 assists.
- Tristan Jarry is 16-8-2 on the season, allowing 82 goals (3.2 goals against average) and amassing 651 saves with an .888 save percentage (52nd in the league).
Stars vs. Oilers Injury Report
Stars
Tyler Seguin: Out For Season (Acl),
Mikko Rantanen: Out (Lower Body),
Radek Faksa: Out (Upper Body),
Roope Hintz: Out (Lower Body)
Oilers
Curtis Lazar: Out (Undisclosed),
Mattias Janmark: Out For Season (Undisclosed),
Adam Henrique: Day-To-Day (Knee),
Connor Ingram: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Colton Dach: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Ty Emberson: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Avalanche | L 5-4 | Home |
| 3/8/2026 | Blackhawks | W 4-3 | Home |
| 3/10/2026 | Golden Knights | W 2-1 | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 3/14/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 3/16/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 3/18/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Hurricanes | L 6-3 | Home |
| 3/8/2026 | Golden Knights | W 4-2 | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Avalanche | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 3/13/2026 | Blues | - | Away |
| 3/15/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 3/17/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |