The Dallas Stars (3-3) square off against the Los Angeles Kings (2-3-2) during Thursday’s NHL slate, starting at 9 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Stars are 12th and the Kings 14th in the Western Conference.

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Stars vs. Kings: Oct. 23 Viewing Options

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: 9 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Dallas, Texas
Venue: American Airlines Center
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Stars’ 2025-26 Stats

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Stars vs. Kings Top Players

Stars

Mikko Rantanen is one of Dallas’ top contributors this season with seven points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 17.6%.
Roope Hintz is another of Dallas’ major contributors currently with six total points (one goal and five assists) to his name.
With six points through six games (one goal and five assists), Thomas Harley has been an important part of Dallas’ offensive efforts this season.
Jake Oettinger (3-2-0) has a 3.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .896 for Dallas.
Kings

Adrian Kempe has scored three goals (0.4 per game) and put up six assists (0.9 per game), fueling the Los Angeles offense with nine total points (1.3 per game). He takes 3.4 shots per game, shooting 12.5%.
Kevin Fiala is a top offensive contributor for Los Angeles with six total points this season. He has scored four goals and added two assists in seven games.
Quinton Byfield has scored two goals on the season, chipping in four assists.
Darcy Kuemper has an .883 save percentage (45th in the league), with 83 total saves, giving up 11 goals (2.7 goals against average). He has compiled a 1-2-1 record this season.
Stars vs. Kings Injury Report

Stars

Luke Krys: Out (Achilles),

Chase Wheatcroft: Out (Wrist),

Kyle McDonald: Out (Knee),

Jamie Benn: Out (Lung),

Oskar Back: Out (Undisclosed),

Nils Lundkvist: Out (Lower Body),

Matt Duchene: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)

Kings

Kyle Burroughs: Out (Upper Body),

Anze Kopitar: Out (Foot)

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