The NHL action on Sunday will feature a matchup between the Dallas Stars and the Ottawa Senators, set to take place at 6 p.m. ET at the American Airlines Center. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Currently, the Stars sit second in the Western Conference with a total of 36 points, while the Senators rank tenth in the Eastern Conference with 28 points.
In terms of player health, the Stars will be missing several key players: Matt Duchene is listed as day-to-day with an upper body injury, while Adam Erne, Ilya Lyubushkin, Thomas Harley, and Nils Lundkvist are all ruled out due to various lower body injuries. The Senators also face injury challenges, as Ridly Greig is day-to-day with an undisclosed issue, and Thomas Chabot is out with an upper body injury.
A few statistics to note ahead of the matchup include Jason Robertson’s impressive contribution to the Stars’ offense, accumulating 32 points this season from 15 goals and 17 assists in 25 games. Goaltender Jake Oettinger has faced struggles this season, with a goals-against average of 2.8 and a save percentage of .900, placing him near the bottom of the league statistics. On the Senators’ side, Tim Stutzle has also been a standout, securing 22 points with 11 goals and 11 assists over 24 games, maintaining an average of 0.9 points per game.
This matchup presents an exciting opportunity for both teams as they look to solidify their positions in their respective conferences. As the Stars aim to capitalize on their strong start, the Senators will be looking to bounce back and improve their standings during this competitive NHL season.