New Jersey vs Dallas Prediction 22 February 2025
🔊 Will the "devils" maintain their position in the leading group? New Jersey has slipped into a pattern of alternating results. Every success of the club is inevitably followed by a failure. This continued until the break for the Four Nations Cup. Dallas, on the other hand, has gained impressive momentum. The Texas club is already third in the West and is clearly capable of more. We are in for a clash of the favorites of their conferences.
Head-to-Head
Last season, the opponents met twice and exchanged away victories. First, the "stars" prevailed in Newark (6:2), and then the "devils" returned the favor in Texas (6:2). In both cases, there was no truly fierce contest, as the winner immediately seized the initiative and maintained control of the game. The most productive player in those encounters was Dallas forward Roope Hintz, who managed to score a brace in the first game. The Finn participated in the Four Nations Cup but was unable to showcase himself properly.
Head-to-head statistics New Jersey - Dallas
New Jersey Devils Team Overview
Sheldon Keefe's team continues to be among the leaders of the East, but they constantly lose points in completely illogical situations. For instance, shortly before the break, the "Devils" confidently dealt with Philadelphia (5:0), and immediately after that, they were beaten by the outsider of the regular season, Buffalo (3:4). The club is in dire need of stability, as they rarely play in series. Perhaps the two-week break will be beneficial. Especially since in the last game, for the first time in a long time, they managed to secure a "clean sheet" victory over Montreal (4:0).
Match Results: New Jersey Devils
Dallas Stars Team Overview
By the end of January, the "Stars" had gained excellent form. Peter DeBoer's team suffered only one regulation-time loss in the last eight matches when Anaheim's goaltender John Gibson was on fire (1:2). In all other cases, the team consistently earned points and secured six victories during this stretch. The visitors are already in second place in the East and are quite capable of challenging Winnipeg for the lead. However, to achieve this, they must not slow down. The depth of the roster allows the team to play from a position of strength against almost any opponent.
Match Results: Dallas Stars
📌 Projected Lineups
New Jersey: Allen - Dillon, Hamilton - Palat, Hughes, Bratt
Dallas: Oettinger - Harley, Ceci - Robertson, Hintz, Johnston
🥅 Goalkeepers
New Jersey's goalkeeper Jake Allen continues to fill in for the injured Jacob Markstrom with mixed results. Initially, the netminder might falter in a matchup against the "Blades" (85.2%), and then a few days later "shut out" Montreal. However, overall, the American is handling his role well, keeping the club among the leaders in the East while awaiting his partner's return to the lineup.
Dallas goalkeeper Jake Oettinger played only one game at the Four Nations Cup for Team USA, against Sweden. Remaining in the shadow of compatriot Connor Hellebuyck, the American delivered a commendable performance, stopping 91.3% of the "Tre Kronor's" shots on his goal. However, with his club, he has not been impressive lately, rarely giving his teammates a chance for success.
Editorial Prediction
The "Devils" have obvious problems, as the club repeatedly fails to achieve several acceptable results in a row. The "Stars," in contrast, appear much more stable, and it is unlikely that the two-week break has significantly affected the form of the hockey players from Texas. Peter DeBoer's team has not lost in regulation time in seven of the last eight matches. In our opinion, this trend will remain relevant, and the visitors will manage to earn points. Our key bet is Dallas will not lose.
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