The Dallas Stars (20-8-4) will aim to extend a three-game win streak when they square off against the St. Louis Blues (17-15-1) on the road on Wednesday, December 27 at 8:00 PM ET on BSMW, BSSWX, and ESPN+.
Stars vs. Blues Game Info
- Game Day: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV: Bally Sports (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Stars and Blues Stats, Key Players, and Injuries
Stars Insights
- The Stars score the sixth-most goals in the NHL (112 total, 3.5 per game).
- Defensively, the Stars are conceding 99 total goals (3.1 per game) to rank 12th in NHL play.
- Their +13 goal differential is seventh-best in the league.
- The 21 power-play goals the Stars have recorded this season rank 17th in the NHL (on 95 power-play chances).
- The Stars’ 22.11% power-play conversion rate ranks 13th in the league.
- The Stars have scored seven shorthanded goals this season (fourth among NHL squads).
- The Stars have the league’s second-best penalty-kill percentage (86.41%).
- The Stars win the fourth-highest percentage of faceoffs in the NHL, 53.6%.
- The Stars make 11.8% of their shots (second in the league).
- The Stars have shut out opponents once this season. As a team, they are averaging 13.2 hits and 14.5 blocked shots per game.
Stars Key Players
- Jason Robertson has been important to Dallas’ offense this season, putting up 31 points in 32 games.
- With 13 goals and 18 assists, Joe Pavelski is one of the most important offensive options for Dallas with his 31 points (1.0 per game).
- On 72 shots (for 11 goals) and 18 assists, Matt Duchene has created 29 points this season.
- Across 12 games played, Scott Wedgewood has a goaltending record of 9-1-2. During those games, he’s allowed 37 goals while recording 344 saves.
Stars Injuries
Jerad Rosburg: Undisclosed (Out),
Jake Oettinger: Lower Body (Out)
Blues Insights
- The Blues’ 99 goals on the season (three per game) rank them 20th in the NHL.
- The Blues’ total of 110 goals allowed (3.3 per game) is 23rd in the NHL.
- Their -11 goal differential is 25th in the league.
- The Blues have 11 power-play goals (30th in NHL) on 95 chances.
- The Blues score on 11.58% of their power plays, No. 31 in the league.
- This season, the Blues have eight shorthanded goals (second in NHL).
- The Blues’ have the 21st-ranked penalty kill percentage (78.89%).
- At 49.5%, the Blues have the NHL’s 19th-ranked faceoff win rate.
- The Blues’ 9.8% shooting percentage is 21st in the league.
- This season, the Blues have shut out their opponents twice.
Blues Key Players
- Robert Thomas’ 37 points make him a pivotal offensive option for St. Louis. He has recorded 13 goals and 24 assists in 33 games.
- Pavel Buchnevich is a key piece of the offense for St. Louis with 28 total points this season. He has scored 12 goals and added 16 assists in 31 games.
- Jordan Kyrou has scored nine goals on the season, chipping in 16 assists.
- Joel Hofer is 6-5-0 in 12 games this season, conceding 28 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 263 saves and a .904 save percentage (31st in the league).
Blues Injuries
Anton Malmstrom: Undisclosed (Out),
Josh Jacobs: Undisclosed (Out)