The Dallas Stars are set to face off against the St. Louis Blues on Friday at 8 p.m. ET, taking place at the American Airlines Center. The match will be broadcast on ESPN+, offering fans several viewing options, including streaming on Fubo.
Currently, the Stars find themselves ranked third in the Western Conference with 65 points from a record of 28 wins, 14 losses, and 9 overtime losses. Meanwhile, the Blues are struggling at the 15th position in the conference, having garnered 46 points with a record of 19 wins, 23 losses, and 8 overtime losses.
Injuries could impact both teams, with the Stars missing Lian Bichsel and Tyler Seguin, while Mikko Rantanen is listed as day-to-day due to illness. The Blues have multiple players sidelined, including Mathieu Joseph and Robert Thomas, with Thomas also listed as out due to a lower body injury.
Key players to watch for the Stars include Mikko Rantanen, who has made a significant impact this season with 63 points from 48 games, including 19 goals and 44 assists. Jake Oettinger has been the starting goaltender for Dallas, recording a 2.7 goals-against average, alongside a total of 773 saves and a .902 save percentage, though this currently ranks him low in the league.
On the other side, Robert Thomas leads the Blues with 33 points over 42 games, boasting 11 goals and 22 assists. However, St. Louis’ goaltender Jordan Binnington is facing challenges this season, holding an .869 save percentage and a goals-against average of 3.6.
With both teams aiming for improvement, fans can expect a competitive match at the American Airlines Center. Tickets are still available for those looking to attend the live event.