NHL action heats up this Sunday as the Dallas Stars (8-4-3) host the Seattle Kraken (7-3-4) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The game is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET and will be available for streaming on ESPN+. As the Stars sit in third place and the Kraken in sixth within the Western Conference, this matchup promises to be a thrilling contest.
The Dallas Stars are led offensively by Mikko Rantanen, who has amassed an impressive 21 points so far in the season. Wyatt Johnston follows closely, contributing nine goals and ten assists for a total of 19 points, averaging a notable 1.3 points per game. Jason Robertson has been another key player, recording 13 points from four goals and nine assists in 15 games.
In net, goaltender Jake Oettinger posts a record of 6-3-2 with a goals against average of 3.0 and a save percentage of .893, aiming to bolster the Stars’ defensive efforts.
On the other hand, the Seattle Kraken rely on Jordan Eberle, who has tallied 11 points this season, including five goals and six assists across 14 games. Jaden Schwartz is another crucial contributor, with four goals and six assists for a total of ten points. Matthew Beniers rounds out the offensive front with nine points, featuring two goals and seven assists.
In goal for the Kraken, Joey Daccord has a record of 6-2-3, although he is currently listed as out due to an upper body injury. His performance has been somewhat challenged, illustrated by a save percentage of .899.
Both teams are facing injury challenges, with the Stars’ Jamie Benn and Matt Duchene listed as day-to-day, alongside Nils Lundkvist who is out with a lower body injury. The Kraken’s Frederick Gaudreau, Jared McCann, and even Daccord are also out, impacting their available roster for this crucial game.
As the season progresses, this game could be pivotal for both teams as they continue to fight for favorable positioning in the conference standings. Fans can look forward to an exciting contest filled with potential as the Stars and Kraken take to the ice this Sunday.