It’s time for the Dallas Stars to open the 2025-26 campaign.
Dallas will hit the road for its first game of the season, facing the Winnipeg Jets at 7 p.m. Thursday at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. The Stars and Jets know each other well, recently facing off in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Are you planning to follow along with the action? Here’s a look at what fans should know about Stars-Jets:
How to watch Stars-Jets
Sports Roundup
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9
Where: Canada Life Centre (Winnipeg, MB, Canada)
TV/Streaming: Victory+
Radio: Sportsradio 96.7/1310 The Ticket
Bottom line
The Winnipeg Jets open the season at home against the Dallas Stars.
Winnipeg had a 56-22-4 record overall and went 25-13-1 in Central Division play last season. The Jets scored 63 power-play goals last season on 218 total chances (2.7 chances per game).
Dallas had a 50-26-6 record overall while going 23-13-3 against opponents from the Central Division last season. The Stars scored 275 goals while giving up 222 for a +53 goal differential last season.
The Stars hold a 33-22-5 all-time record against the Jets. Tyler Seguin will be a key name to watch, as he has posted 11 points in his last 12 games against Winnipeg.
Injuries
Jets: Jonathan Toews (day-to-day); Adam Lowry (injured reserve).
Stars: Jamie Benn (injured reserve); Oskar Bäck (IR)
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