Thursday’s NHL schedule will see the Dallas Stars (3-3) hit the ice against the Los Angeles Kings (2-3-2), starting at 9 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Stars are 12th in the Western Conference (6 points), and the Kings are 14th in the Western Conference (6 points).

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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

One of Dallas’ top offensive options this season is Mikko Rantanen, who has put up seven points in six games.
Thomas Harley is another of Dallas’ top contributors currently with six total points (one goal and five assists) to his name.
With six points through six games (four goals and two assists), Wyatt Johnston has been an important part of Dallas’ offensive efforts this season.
In the five games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .896, 37th in the league.
Kings

Adrian Kempe’s three goals and six assists in seven games for Los Angeles add up to nine total points on the season.
Quinton Byfield has helped lead the attack for Los Angeles this season with two goals and four assists.
Kevin Fiala has six points so far, including four goals and two assists.
Darcy Kuemper is 1-2-1 this season, collecting 83 saves and giving up 11 goals (2.7 goals against average) with an .883 save percentage (46th in the league).
Stars vs. Kings Injury Report

Stars

Oskar Back: Out (Undisclosed),

Luke Krys: Out (Achilles),

Chase Wheatcroft: Out (Wrist),

Kyle McDonald: Out (Knee),

Jamie Benn: Out (Lung),

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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