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Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Preview, Predictions and Picks for January 28, 2025

Updated on:
Jan 28, 2025 9:02 PM
The Vegas Golden Knights are set to host the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10:00 PM at T-Mobile Arena, looking to build on their impressive 19-6-1 home record. The Stars, meanwhile, will aim to capitalize on their solid road form, having secured 13 wins in 23 away games this season. With the regular season series currently tied 1-1, this Western Conference clash promises to be an intense and closely contested matchup.
Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights

Current Odds

DAL
VGK
Over
6.0
+116
Under
6.0
-115
DAL
+1.5
-222
VGK
-1.5
+205
DAL
ML
+110
VGK
ML
-120

Stars vs Golden Knights statistics

Stat Stars Golden Knights
Goals For per Game 3.12 3.40
Goals Against Average 2.45 2.74
Shots per Game 30.1 30.5
Shots Against per Game 26.6 26.9
Power Play Goals 29 33
Power Play Goals Against 20 24
Short Handed Goals 2 5
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 320 273
Power Play Percentage 19.2 28.0
Penalty Kill Percentage 84.7 77.6

Vegas Golden Knights recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/26/25 vs Florida Panthers W 4-1
1/24/25 @ Dallas Stars L 4-3
1/23/25 @ St. Louis Blues W 4-2
1/20/25 vs St. Louis Blues L 5-4 SO
1/18/25 @ Chicago Blackhawks L 5-3

Dallas Stars recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/25/25 @ St. Louis Blues W 2-0
1/24/25 vs Vegas Golden Knights W 4-3
1/21/25 vs Carolina Hurricanes L 2-1
1/19/25 vs Detroit Red Wings W 4-1
1/18/25 @ Colorado Avalanche L 6-3

Vegas Golden Knights injuries

  • Brett Howden (C): Day-To-Day
  • Cole Schwindt (RW): Injured Reserve
  • William Karlsson (C): Injured Reserve
  • Jack Eichel (C): Day-To-Day
  • Victor Olofsson (RW): Day-To-Day

Dallas Stars injuries

  • Mason Marchment (LW): Out
  • Roope Hintz (C): Day-To-Day
  • Ilya Lyubushkin (D): Day-To-Day
  • Nils Lundkvist (D): Day-To-Day
  • Thomas Harley (D): Day-To-Day

Stars vs Golden Knights game info

Type Info
Venue T-Mobile Arena
Location Las Vegas, NV
Puck drop Tue 10:00 PM

Stars vs Golden Knights predictions

You know, the Dallas Stars are coming in hot with some serious talent on the ice. Roope Hintz may have “Day-To-Day” stamped on his injury status, but if he's fit to hit the ice, you can bet he'll be aiming to increase his goal tally beyond the 20 he's already bagged this season. He's the kind of guy who knows how to find those sweet spots in the net. Meanwhile, Matt Duchene is the king of assists for the Stars with 29 already this season. The dude's a maestro, orchestrating plays that could give Dallas the edge. With him sitting at 47 points, it's going to be exciting to watch him weave his magic against the Golden Knights.

Now, swinging over to the Vegas Golden Knights, the spotlight is on Pavel Dorofeyev and Jack Eichel. Pavel's been impressive, leading the way with 21 goals and surely looking to raise that number tonight. Then you've got Jack Eichel, who's not only racking up assists—47 to be exact—but is also the team's points leader with a striking 62 points this season. Even with his injury status up in the air, if he's on the ice, you know he's a game-changer for Vegas. Eichel's playmaking ability could very well tip the scale in the Knights' favor, making him one to watch closely if you're tuning in.

When it comes down to picking a winner for this clash at the T-Mobile Arena, it's a tough call. Both teams are neck and neck in the standings, with Vegas (31-15-4) having a slight advantage over Dallas (31-17-1). The Golden Knights, with their strong home record of 19-6-1, might have a little extra edge in front of their home crowd. But don’t count the Stars out just yet; they’ve proven to be resilient on the road. Still, if you're putting your chips on the table, the Golden Knights just might have the slight upper hand given their solid performance in front of the home fans and Eichel's instrumental play, if he's healthy enough to suit up.

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