Game Day Guide: Stars at Capitals

Find out how to watch, listen, live stream and the latest stats on the matchup

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By Stars Staff
@DallasStars

Game 25: Dallas Stars at Washington Capitals

When: Thursday, December 7 at 7:00 PM CT

Where: Capital One Arena

TV: ESPN

Radio: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM

Live Stats: NHL Game Center

Dallas Stars
Washington Capitals
Record
14-6-3 (8-2-2 Away)
12-8-2 (7-4-1 Home)
Rank
31 Points (2nd Central)
26 Points (5th Metropolitan)
Power Play
22.1% (15-for-68)
7.8% (5-for-64)
Penalty Kill
88.8% (71-for-80)
78.9% (56-for-71)
Last 10 Games
5-3-2
6-4-0

*These statistics do not reflect tonight's game against Florida.

Five Points 5️⃣

  • The Dallas Stars face the Washington Capitals on Thursday night at Capital One Arena for the first of two meetings between the clubs this season. Last season, the Stars swept the season series (2-0-0) against the Capitals, allowing only one goal against in two games.
  • The Stars have won each of their last three (3-0-0) and six of the last eight games (6-2-0) against the Capitals, including four straight wins (4-0-0) on the road. Dallas has won 16 of the past 21 games (16-3-2) dating back to March 8, 2010.
  • Forward Roope Hintz has recorded a point in each of his last three games (2-2–4) against Washington. He has tallied six points (3-3–6) in seven career games against the Capitals, including four points (3-1–4) in three road games. 
  • Forward Joe Pavelski has earned three points (0-3–3) in his last three games against the Capitals and has earned seven points (1-6--7) in his last four games in Washington. He leads current Stars skaters with 24 points (9-15--24) in 25 games against Washington, including 15 points (4-11--15) in 12 road games.
  • Goaltender Scott Wedgewood has appeared in six games against the Capitals, posting a 1-2-3 record with a 3.07 goals-against average and a .889 save percentage.
Active Streaks
Leading Scorers

Roope Hintz (2-2--4, 3 GP) 

Joe Pavelski (9-15--24, 25 GP)

Tyler Seguin (12-7--19,  29 GP)

Jamie Benn (8-9--17, 20 GP)

Players To Watch 👀

Forward Joe Pavelski was held off the scoresheet for the first time in nine games Monday night against the Lightning. Prior to Monday's game, Pavelski logged 12 points (6-6--12) in nine games, including a three-point performance (1-2--3) against the Lightning on Saturday afternoon. 23 games into the season, Pavelski has been held off the scoresheet only six times and leads Dallas with 11 goals and 24 points (11-13--24).

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