The Dallas Stars (22-7-5) take on the San Jose Sharks (17-14-3) in NHL play on Thursday, starting at 10 p.m. ET at SAP Center at San Jose and broadcast on ESPN+. The Stars are second and the Sharks eighth in the Western Conference.
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Stars vs. Sharks: Dec. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: San Jose, California
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Stars' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.29 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.59 | 5th |
| Shots | 25 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 31.43% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.41% | 10th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.97 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 24th |
| Shots | 24.3 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 18.49% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.57% | 23rd |
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Stars vs. Sharks Top Players
Stars
- Mikko Rantanen is one of Dallas' top contributors this season with 44 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 16.5%.
- Having scored 20 goals and adding 20 assists, Jason Robertson is an important piece of the offense for Dallas through 34 games.
- Through 34 games, Wyatt Johnston has proven himself as a contributor for Dallas. He has 39 points (17 goals and 22 assists).
- Jake Oettinger (14-6-2) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .907 for Dallas.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini's 51 points make him a vital offensive option for San Jose. He has put up 18 goals and 33 assists in 34 games.
- Will Smith has racked up 29 points this season, with 12 goals and 17 assists.
- San Jose's Tyler Toffoli is among the leaders on the team with 23 total points (10 goals and 13 assists).
- Yaroslav Askarov has a .901 save percentage (32nd in the league), with 576 total saves, conceding 63 goals (3.2 goals against average). He has compiled a 12-8-1 record this season.
Stars vs. Sharks Injury Report
Stars
Lian Bichsel: Out (Lower Body),
Tyler Seguin: Out For Season (Acl),
Adam Erne: Out (Lower Body)
Sharks
Vincent Desharnais: Out (Upper Body),
Philipp Kurashev: Out (Upper Body),
Will Smith: Out (Undisclosed)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Wild | L 5-2 | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Panthers | L 4-0 | Home |
| 12/15/2025 | Kings | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 12/19/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 12/21/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Penguins | W 6-5 | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Flames | W 6-3 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Stars | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |