The Dallas Stars bring their 7-game point streak to the Prudential Center tonight. The New Jersey Devils host this non-conference matchup to test two teams heading in opposite directions.
🔥 Quick Facts
Dallas Stars are 17-5-5 and riding momentum despite losing 4-3 in overtime to the New York Rangers on December 2.
New Jersey Devils stand at 16-9-1 and host their sixth game in ten days at home.
This is the first of two regular-season matchups between these non-conference rivals.
Jamie Benn reached his 1,200th career game on Tuesday night, a significant milestone for Dallas.
Matchup Overview and Team Records
Dallas arrives in Newark with the second-best record in the NHL despite dealing with significant injuries. The Stars have managed to accumulate 27 games played already this season. Head coach Jim Montgomery’s squad maintains exceptional road form at 9-1-4 away from home overall.
The Devils enter tonight fresh off a 5-3 loss to Columbus on December 1. They’ve been playing frequently in this stretch but remain competitive in a challenging schedule. Captain Nico Hischier leads the Devils offense and enters tonight’s matchup on hot form.
New Jersey is playing aggressive hockey and will look to protect home ice against a dangerous road opponent.
Star Performers and Player Storylines
Jamie Benn, the Stars captain, celebrated his 1,200th career game on Tuesday against the Rangers. The milestone represents 15 seasons of service with Dallas and demonstrates remarkable durability. Benn brings leadership and veteran experience to every matchup.
Nico Hischier has emerged as the Devils’ primary offensive weapon this season. The Swiss center currently rides a 6-game point streak with impressive production. He’s collected 12 points (6-6) during this hot stretch and continues to elevate his game in 2025-26. Hischier also entered tonight as expected to play after being listed as day-to-day earlier in the week.
Timo Meier provides additional scoring punch for New Jersey with 10 goals and 12 assists already this season, making him a dangerous threat opposite side of the Hischier line.
Historical Matchup Context and Rivalry Data
Statistic
Dallas Stars
New Jersey Devils
Current Record
17-5-5
16-9-1
Recent Streak
7-game point (5-0-2)
Home ice
Road Record
9-1-4
Playing sixth game in ten days
Head-to-Head Edge
7-2-1 in last 10
Last two losses to Stars
In their last 10 meetings, Dallas has dominated the matchup with a strong 7-2-1 record. The Stars won the most recent meeting at home in their arena. This historical advantage gives Dallas confidence heading into this non-conference clash.
What to Watch Tonight
Dallas will attempt to extend their impressive road dominance. The Stars’ depth has been remarkable despite 102 man-games lost to injury this season. Their resilience and ability to win close games suggests they’ll remain competitive.
The key matchup tonight involves Hischier and the Devils’ top line against Dallas‘ shutdown defense. If New Jersey can establish early offensive pressure, they may wear down the traveling Stars. Conversely, Dallas‘s speed and counter-attack could punish any defensive lapses from the home team.
Goaltending will prove critical with Casey DeSmith performing well for Dallas recently. New Jersey‘s netminder will need to match the intensity and make timely saves in a potentially tight game.
Can the Stars Bounce Back and Extend Their Point Streak Tonight?
Despite Tuesday’s heart-breaking overtime loss in New York, Dallas maintained their impressive 7-game point streak. The fact that the Stars picked up a point while losing in overtime demonstrates their ability to stay competitive in any situation. Montgomery’s team has shown championship-level resilience all season.
The Devils enter tonight seeking to capitalize at home against a tired road team. Newark presents a difficult environment, and New Jersey will look to leverage their home-ice advantage to snap Dallas’s run of successive point-producing games.
Sources
NHL.com – Game preview and official statistics
ESPN – Team records and player performance data
CBS Sports – Point streak and recent game results
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