Dallas vs New Jersey Prediction 28 October 2026
π Dallas are riding a five-game winning streak, while New Jersey have come out on top in five of their last six. Both teams are in top form, and in their most recent outing, the Starsβ marquee players finally delivered the offensive firepower Glen Gulutzan has been waiting for. The Devils, on the other hand, managed just three goals against Los Angeles but impressively limited their opponents to only 13 shots on goal. Now, New Jersey embark on their first extended road trip of the season, while Dallas look to keep their winning run alive in front of their home crowd. Interestingly, last season saw the away side win both head-to-head encounters. Will history repeat itself this time?
They failed to secure a win at home.
π Last season, these teams traded away victories. Dallas opened with a 3-0 win in Newark, with Jake Oettinger stopping all 30 shots he faced. That result also extended the Starsβ road points streak to 12 games. In the spring, New Jersey responded with a much more explosive performance in Texas, coming out on top 6-4. Jack Hughes and Wyatt Johnston both scored twice, while Dougie Hamilton found the net in his 900th NHL appearance. So, the wins were split, but the Devils edged the goal tally by a slim margin (7-6).
Head-to-head statistics Dallas - New Jersey
Plenty of shots, but goals are still hard to come by
Five consecutive wins have propelled Dallas up to third place in the Central Division with 15 points. Glen Gulutzanβs side have actually looked more impressive off the puck than when finishing attacks. The Stars are conceding just 1.81 goals per game-the best defensive record in the league. However, their own scoring rate sits at 2.82 goals per game, which only ranks 24th overall. The issue isnβt a lack of chances: according to Gulutzan, Dallas have been among the league leaders in chance creation over their last five outings, but too often fail to convert those opportunities. Injuries are compounding matters, with Matt Duchene, Esa Lindell, Sam Steel, Radek Faksa, and Oskar BΓ€ck all sidelined. Cameron Hughes is also listed among the absentees.
Against the Islanders, the Stars finally managed to turn their dominance into a convincing win. The opening 40 minutes were anything but straightforward: Dallas took the lead three times, only for the visitors to respond each time. With the score level at 3-3, the hosts produced arguably their best third period of the season-outshooting New York 16-5 and netting three unanswered goals. Wyatt Johnston tallied the game-winner, Jason Robertson converted a breakaway, and Mikko Rantanen sealed it at 6-3. Dallas finished with a 38-20 edge in shots and a 66-44 advantage in shot attempts. Robertson notched a brace to take his tally to eight points in his last four games. After the final horn, Gulutzan singled out his teamβs improved efficiency in front of goal as a key factor in the win.
Match Results: Dallas Stars
You donβt need to score six goals to win.
New Jersey currently sit third in the Metropolitan Division with 14 points. Under Sheldon Keefe, the Devils average 3.27 goals per game but also concede their fair share-2.91 per outing. Their away form remains a point of intrigue: theyβve managed just one win and two losses on the road so far. However, their overall momentum is encouraging. New Jersey have claimed five victories in their last six games, wrapping up a homestand with three straight wins. The squad will be without Nick Bjugstad and Seamus Casey due to injuries. In other news, goaltender Connor Hellebuyck took part in his first full-team practice on Monday and is expected to join the upcoming road trip. While his debut remains under consideration, the coaching staff have yet to make a final decision.
In their latest outing, New Jersey defeated Los Angeles 3-1, despite generating fewer scoring chances than usual. The Kings clogged up the neutral zone, forcing the hosts to find alternative routes to goal. Late in the second period, Anthony Mantha finally broke through Anton Forsberg, and Brett Pesce netted the eventual game-winner-his first goal of the season-in the third. With a narrow lead, the Devils also killed off a crucial penalty with seven minutes left on the clock. Arseniy Gritsyuk sealed the win with an empty-netter, extending his scoring streak to five games. More importantly, New Jersey limited their opponents to just 13 shots on goal. After the game, Nico Hischier emphasized that itβs not necessary to score six or seven goals every night to win. It appears the Devils are learning how to grind out results in tighter contests.
Match Results: New Jersey Devils
Prediction for the 1st period
Dallas are consistently quick out of the gate, finding scoring opportunities early in games. In six of their last seven meetings with New Jersey, the Stars have managed to light the lamp at least once in the opening period. Under DeBoer, this Dallas side regularly creates chances, and they got on the board early against the Islanders as well. Given their attacking intent, backing the hosts to score before the first intermission looks like a solid play. The pick: Dallas individual total over 0.5 goals in the first period at 1.48.
Match Result Prediction
Dallas have avoided defeat in regulation time in eight of their last nine games. The Stars are currently riding a five-game winning streak, with their latest outing proving they can step up even after two closely contested periods. New Jersey have also looked strong in recent matches, but they've managed just one win in three road games so far. Given these trends, it might be safer to back the hosts with some insurance rather than a straight win. The pick: Dallas to avoid defeat in regulation (1X) at 1.42.
Total Goals Prediction
New Jersey have scored at least two goals in each of their last six games. The Devils also tend to find the net when they visit Dallas: they've hit over 1.5 goals in five consecutive head-to-head clashes on the Starsβ ice. While the hosts currently boast one of the leagueβs top defensive units, New Jerseyβs recent numbers suggest theyβre still likely to notch at least a couple of goals here. The pick - New Jersey over 1.5 team goals at odds of 1.28.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
βοΈ Editorβs Prediction
Dallas have struggled to capitalize on their chances for a while, despite generating plenty of opportunities. That changed in their last outing against the Islanders, when the Stars found the net three times after the second intermission. But thereβs a more intriguing trend: Dallas have seen at least two goals scored in the second period in each of their last six games. At home, that streak stands at five straight. When facing New Jersey head-to-head, the over 1.5 goals in the second period has hit in seven of their previous eight meetings. With both teams currently in strong form and creating scoring chances consistently, the second period shapes up as the most promising window for a goals market. My pick: Over 1.5 goals in the second period.
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