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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Dallas Stars: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 5, 2025

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Apr 5, 2025 4:47 PM
On Saturday, Apr 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM, the surging Dallas Stars, riding a 7-game win streak, will face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the American Airlines Center. The Stars, with a dominant 50-21-4 record, look to extend their winning ways against the struggling Penguins, who sit with a 30-34-12 record. This matchup pits the Central Division leaders against the Metropolitan Division's middle-of-the-pack team.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Dallas Stars

Current Odds

PIT
DAL
Over
7.5
+850
Under
7.5
-323
PIT
+1.5
-1111
DAL
-1.5
+1800
PIT
ML
+130
DAL
ML
-135

Penguins vs Stars statistics

Stat Penguins Stars
Goals For per Game 2.91 3.43
Goals Against Average 3.59 2.51
Shots per Game 28.2 28.5
Shots Against per Game 30.4 28.4
Power Play Goals 50 50
Power Play Goals Against 45 31
Short Handed Goals 4 6
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 533 519
Power Play Percentage 24.6 22.1
Penalty Kill Percentage 77.8 84.9

Dallas Stars recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/3/25 vs Nashville Predators W 5-1
3/31/25 @ Seattle Kraken W 3-1
3/29/25 @ Seattle Kraken W 5-1
3/27/25 @ Calgary Flames W 5-2
3/26/25 @ Edmonton Oilers W 4-3

Pittsburgh Penguins recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/3/25 @ St. Louis Blues L 5-4 OT
3/30/25 vs Ottawa Senators W 1-0 OT
3/27/25 @ Buffalo Sabres L 7-3
3/25/25 @ Tampa Bay Lightning L 6-1
3/23/25 @ Florida Panthers L 4-3 SO

Dallas Stars injuries

  • Jamie Benn (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Tyler Seguin (C): Injured Reserve
  • Miro Heiskanen (D): Injured Reserve
  • Nils Lundkvist (D): Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Penguins injuries

  • Evgeni Malkin (C): Day-To-Day
  • P.O Joseph (D): Injured Reserve
  • Tommy Novak (C): Out
  • Bokondji Imama (LW): Out
  • Joel Blomqvist (G): Out

Penguins vs Stars game info

Type Info
Venue American Airlines Center
Location Dallas, TX
Puck drop Sat 3:00 PM
TV ABC

Penguins vs Stars predictions

Rickard Rakell has been a key figure for the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, lighting the lamp with 33 goals to his name. It's been his knack for finding the right spots on the ice that has made him a threat. Meanwhile, Sidney Crosby, the seasoned veteran and fan favorite, continues to prove he's got no intentions of slowing down, delivering 55 assists and 82 points overall. With Crosby's keen playmaking ability, he could potentially set Rakell up for a few scoring opportunities against the Stars. Who knows, we might just see Crosby making those impossible passes look as easy as a Sunday morning.

Now, turning our attention to the Dallas Stars, Jason Robertson stands out as the man of the hour. Sharing the same goal count as Rakell with 33, Robertson’s swift skating and sharp eye for the net will be on full display. But let’s not forget about Matt Duchene, who, while holding the facilitation crown with 48 assists this season, loves to mix it up on the ice and get others involved. It's not just a show about Robertson; Duchene has a way of bringing his teammates into the spotlight. If Robertson is the lightning, Duchene is the thunder that rolls it all into action.

So, as these two teams lace up and hit the ice at the American Airlines Center, it's a clash of stars and stripes. Considering the Stars are enjoying a red-hot seven-game win streak and have the momentum of a solid home record under their belts, they seem poised for victory. The Penguins, though they have the talent, have been slightly off their game on the road. Time will tell if the Stars can harness their current energy surge to outshine their feathered foes. If I’m placing bets based on recent performances and home advantage, it looks like the Dallas Stars might just make it eight in a row. What do you think? Could it go another way?

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