Thursday's NHL slate will see the Dallas Stars (49-21-4) square off against the Nashville Predators (27-40-8), starting at 8 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Stars rank second and the Predators 14th in the Western Conference.
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Stars vs. Predators: April 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Stars' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.41 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.53 | 3rd |
| Shots | 28.6 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 22.52% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.73% | 1st |
Predators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.52 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.27 | 24th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 21.05% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.54% | 12th |
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Stars vs. Predators Top Players
Stars
- Mikko Rantanen is one of Dallas' top contributors this season with 81 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 15.5%.
- Matt Duchene is another of Dallas' important contributors currently with 75 total points (29 goals and 46 assists) to his name.
- On 200 shots (for 33 goals) and 41 assists, Jason Robertson has contributed 74 points this season.
- In 53 games played this season, Jake Oettinger (35-15-3) has allowed 129 goals.
Predators
- Filip Forsberg has scored 29 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 39 assists (0.5 per game), contributing to the Nashville offense with 68 total points (0.9 per game). He averages 3.5 shots per game, shooting 11%.
- Jonathan Marchessault has helped lead the attack for Nashville this season with 19 goals and 31 assists.
- Ryan O'Reilly has 45 points so far, including 17 goals and 28 assists.
- Juuse Saros is 18-29-6 on the season, allowing 155 goals (3.0 goals against average) and amassing 1313 saves with an .894 save percentage (45th in the league).
Stars vs. Predators Injury Report
Stars
Sam Steel: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Nils Lundkvist: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Tyler Seguin: Out (Hip),
Miro Heiskanen: Out (Knee)
Predators
Adam Wilsby: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Colton Sissons: Out (Lower Body),
Roman Josi: Out (Upper Body),
Jeremy Lauzon: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Jonathan Marchessault: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2025 | Flames | W 5-2 | Away |
| 3/29/2025 | Kraken | W 5-1 | Away |
| 3/31/2025 | Kraken | W 3-1 | Away |
| 4/3/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 4/5/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 4/6/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 4/8/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2025 | Golden Knights | L 3-1 | Home |
| 3/31/2025 | Flyers | L 2-1 | Away |
| 4/1/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 8-4 | Away |
| 4/3/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 4/6/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 4/8/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 4/10/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |