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Dallas Stars Impressive on Both Ends of the Ice, Set to Face Off Against Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators will be facing the Dallas Stars on Thursday, with Ottawa coming off a win against the Minnesota Wild and Dallas coming off a win against the Buffalo Sabres. Ottawa is currently 5th in the Atlantic Division, while Dallas is 4th in the Central Division. Key players missing from the Ottawa lineup include David Perron, Linus Ullmark, and Michael Amadio, while Dallas will be without Mason Marchment and Tyler Seguin. Dallas is the favorite according to the current betting line. Be sure to check out the latest NHL Ottawa Senators vs Dallas Stars predictions and sportsbook promotions for potential betting opportunities.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Senators +171 | Stars -195
• Spread: Senators +1.5 (-150) | Stars -1.5 (+130)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 66%.

Ottawa vs Dallas Stats

Ottawa Senators

In summary, the Ottawa Senators have a goals-for average of 3.1 and a goals-against average of 2.8, ranking 13th and 9th in the league respectively. They are averaging 30.6 shots per game (5th) and allowing 27.8 shots per game (12th). Their power play is eighth, scoring 25.0% of the time, while their penalty kill is 25th, successfully holding opponents scoreless 76.7% of the time. Brady Tkachuk leads the team with 16 goals, followed by Josh Norris with 14 goals. Tim Stutzle leads in assists and points, while Drake Batherson is second in assists and points. Nick Jensen leads in plus/minus. With Linus Ullmark injured, Anton Forsberg has taken over as the starting goalie. Ottawa is ranked 19th in offense, 11th in defense, and have a 19-15-2 record this season, with a power ranking of 16.

Dallas Stars Analysis

The Dallas Stars have a strong offensive and defensive presence in the NHL, ranking 11th in goals-for average at 3.2 and 4th in goals-against average at 2.6. They also have one of the top power plays in the league, scoring 16.3% of the time with a 26th ranking. On the penalty kill, they are fifth, preventing opponents from scoring 84.6% of the time. Roope Hintz leads the team with 16 goals, followed by Matt Duchene with 14 goals and 19 assists. Mason Marchment, currently on injured reserve, has 12 goals. Defenseman Thomas Harley leads in plus/minus with 19. Goalie Jake Oettinger has a 17-9-1 record with a 2.38 GAA and .909 SV%. Overall, Dallas has a power ranking of 17 and a 22-13-1 record, with Ottawa winning 2 out of 3 matchups against them. For the best NHL handicapping advice, consider choosing the top NHL handicappers.

Dallas Stars Impressive on Both Ends of the Ice, Set to Face Off Against Ottawa Senators

The Dallas Stars are currently ranked fourth in the NHL in goals-against average, boasting a strong performance from goaltender Jake Oettinger, who has achieved 17 victories in 27 appearances. Oettinger holds an impressive 2.38 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage. Furthermore, the Stars excel in offensive play, ranking 11th in goals-for at 3.2. Demonstrating their dominance, Dallas has secured victories in four of their last five games against Ottawa on home ice, as well as winning four of their last six Thursday matchups. Comparatively, Ottawa holds a slightly lower goals-for average at 3.2 and a slightly higher goals-against average of 2.8. Despite Ottawa's strong power play ranking 8th in the league, they will face off against Dallas' formidable penalty kill unit, currently ranked fifth in the NHL.

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