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The Dallas Stars (7-4-1) host the Montreal Canadiens (7-3-2), who have won three in a row, on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Thursday's contest.
Canadiens vs. Stars Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final result of Stars 4, Canadiens 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Stars (-177)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars are 7-4-1 overall and 3-1-4 in overtime matchups.
- Dallas has four points (2-2-0) in the four games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Stars scored just one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
- Dallas finished 1-1-0 in the two games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
- The Stars have scored at least three goals six times, and are 6-0-0 in those games.
- In the five games when Dallas has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 4-1-0 record (eight points).
- When it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 5-3-1 (11 points).
- The Stars' opponents have had more shots in three games. The Stars finished 2-1-0 in those contests (four points).
Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens have a record of 7-3-2 this season and are 3-2-5 in overtime matchups.
- Montreal has earned eight points (3-1-2) in its six games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- When Montreal has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned four points (2-1-0 record).
- The Canadiens have earned 10 points in their eight games with three or more goals scored.
- Montreal has scored a lone power-play goal in four games this season and has recorded four points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Montreal has posted a record of 3-2-1 (seven points).
- The Canadiens' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Canadiens finished 3-1-1 in those contests (seven points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Canadiens AVG | Canadiens Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 2.67 | Goals Scored | 3.00 | 17th |
| 1st | 2.00 | Goals Allowed | 3.00 | 11th |
| 20th | 26.9 | Shots | 28.1 | 11th |
| 2nd | 22.2 | Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 22nd |
| 21st | 18.52% | Power Play % | 11.43% | 29th |
| 1st | 92.86% | Penalty Kill % | 83.67% | 10th |
Canadiens vs. Stars Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
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