Dallas Stars v Pittsburgh Penguins: what the numbers say
Dallas Stars meet Pittsburgh Penguins at American Airlines Center, Monday 11:00am (NHL). Dallas Stars have won 16 of the 29 meetings with Pittsburgh Penguins since 2010.
The big picture
Dallas Stars come in 10th on the ladder; Pittsburgh Penguins are 25th. Dallas Stars have the higher position to protect.
Dallas Stars are 13–7 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.7 goals for and 2.1 against.
Pittsburgh Penguins are 7–13 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.1 goals for and 3.6 against.
Form
Dallas Stars have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Columbus Blue Jackets 1–2.
Pittsburgh Penguins have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Boston Bruins 2–6.
Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 29 times on our records since 2010: Dallas Stars 16, Pittsburgh Penguins 13.
Last time out (2026-27), Pittsburgh Penguins won 2–1 at PPG Paints Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Dallas Stars by 6 goals in 2024-25 (7–1).
Players to watch
For Dallas Stars, watch Mikko Rantanen (0.5 goals a game, 12 assists in 2026-27) and Jason Robertson (0.4 goals a game, 11 assists in 2026-27).
For Pittsburgh Penguins, watch Nick Robertson (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Rickard Rakell (0.3 goals a game, 5 assists in 2026-27).
At American Airlines Center
Dallas Stars have won 12 of their last 21 at American Airlines Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Dallas Stars go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
