New York Islanders v Dallas Stars: the preview
New York Islanders meet Dallas Stars at UBS Arena, Saturday 11:00am (NHL). Nothing between them: New York Islanders 20, Dallas Stars 19, 1 drawn from 40 meetings.
The big picture
New York Islanders come in 17th on the ladder; Dallas Stars are 14th. Dallas Stars are the side higher up the table.
New York Islanders are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.9 goals for and 2.9 against.
Dallas Stars are 9–7 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.8 goals for and 2.4 against.
Form
New York Islanders have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Carolina Hurricanes 3–5.
Dallas Stars have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Columbus Blue Jackets 1–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 40 times on our records since 1999: New York Islanders 20, Dallas Stars 19, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27), Dallas Stars won 6–3 at American Airlines Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Dallas Stars by 5 goals in 2017-18 (5–0).
Players to watch
For New York Islanders, watch Bo Horvat (7 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27) and Brayden Schenn (5 goals, 6 assists in 2026-27).
For Dallas Stars, watch Mikko Rantanen (9 goals, 10 assists in 2026-27) and Jason Robertson (8 goals, 10 assists in 2026-27).
At UBS Arena
New York Islanders have won 10 of their last 21 at UBS Arena.
What the numbers say
On the numbers this is too close to split.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
