Dallas Stars chase fifth straight win over Washington Capitals
Dallas Stars meet Washington Capitals at American Airlines Center, Wednesday 1:30pm (NHL). Dallas Stars have won 29 of the 38 meetings with Washington Capitals since 1999.
The big picture
Dallas Stars come in 14th on the ladder; Washington Capitals are 16th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Dallas Stars are 9–7 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.8 goals for and 2.4 against.
Washington Capitals are 8–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.5 goals for and 3.4 against.
Form
Dallas Stars have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Columbus Blue Jackets 1–2.
Washington Capitals have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Stars 5–6.
Head to head
These sides have met 38 times on our records since 1999: Dallas Stars 29, Washington Capitals 8, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27), Dallas Stars won 6–5 at Capital One Arena.
Dallas Stars have won the last four against Washington Capitals.
Biggest margin between these two: Dallas Stars by 5 goals in 2013-14 (5–0).
Players to watch
For Dallas Stars, watch Mikko Rantanen (9 goals, 10 assists in 2026-27) and Jason Robertson (8 goals, 10 assists in 2026-27).
For Washington Capitals, watch Alex Tuch (0.7 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Boone Jenner (6 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
At American Airlines Center
Dallas Stars have won 12 of their last 22 at American Airlines Center.
The deeper numbers
Washington Capitals haven't beaten Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center since 2021-22: 4 meetings there since then.
Washington Capitals have lost their last 4 at American Airlines Center and haven't won there since 2021-22 (against Dallas Stars).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Dallas Stars have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
