The Dallas Stars (34-18-2) hit the road against the San Jose Sharks (15-34-7, losers of three in a row) at SAP Center at San Jose. The contest on Saturday, February 8 begins at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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The Sharks have gone 1-8-1 over the past 10 games, totaling 25 total goals (four power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 16.0%). They have given up 43 goals to their opponents.
Stars vs. Sharks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final result of Stars 4, Sharks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Stars (-268)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars have a 34-18-2 record overall, with a 6-2-8 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Dallas is 9-6-1 (19 points) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Stars registered just one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
- Dallas has scored a pair of goals in 15 games this season (6-8-1 record, 13 points).
- The Stars have scored at least three goals 32 times, and are 27-4-1 in those games (to record 55 points).
- In the 18 games when Dallas has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 14-4-0 record (28 points).
- In the 31 games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 18-12-1 (37 points).
- The Stars' opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Stars finished 15-5-1 in those matchups (31 points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks (15-34-7 overall) have posted a record of 4-7-11 in contests that have required OT this season.
- San Jose has earned 23 points (10-11-3) in its 24 games decided by one goal.
- Across the 11 games this season the Sharks finished with only one goal, they have earned three points.
- San Jose has earned 11 points (4-12-3 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Sharks have earned 23 points in their 24 games with three or more goals scored.
- San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games this season and has recorded 15 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 5-8-1 (11 points).
- The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 40 games. The Sharks went 9-25-6 in those contests (24 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 3.19 | Goals Scored | 2.59 | 30th |
| 4th | 2.5 | Goals Allowed | 3.64 | 32nd |
| 6th | 29.9 | Shots | 27 | 25th |
| 7th | 26.9 | Shots Allowed | 32 | 31st |
| 23rd | 19.25% | Power Play % | 18.13% | 25th |
| 2nd | 84.83% | Penalty Kill % | 75.74% | 23rd |
Stars vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California
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