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Matchup Preview Based on 26-27 form — rosters current

Season 26-27
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THU · OCT 8
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Dallas Stars
Stars
50–20–12
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Buffalo Sabres
Sabres
50–23–9
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THU · OCT 8
Dallas Stars
Away · Stars
50–20–12
112 PTS
VS
Puck Drop In
MATCHUP EDGE
Win ProbabilityComing Soon
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Buffalo Sabres
Home · Sabres
50–23–9
109 PTS
Stars
GOALIES
Sabres
J. Oettinger
J. Oettinger
.899 SV% · 2.59 GAA · 35W
.900 SV% L5 · Cooling
VS
A. Lyon
A. Lyon
.907 SV% · 2.77 GAA · 20W
.779 SV% L5 · Cooling
Zone MatchupComing Soon
Stars
PROJECTED TOP LINES
Sabres
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Stars
INJURY REPORT
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STORYLINE
Stars enter on a 2-game L streak going 6-3-1 in their last 10. Sabres are 5-3-2 in their last 10.

Matchup Intel

Goaltending
Alex Lyon has struggled against Dallas — a .842 save % on 57 shots.
.842 SV% vs DAL
Player
Tage Thompson has 6 points in his last 4 games against Dallas. See the games →
(Buffalo)
6 pts, last 4 vs DAL
Player
Owen Power has 6 points in his last 4 games against Dallas. See the games →
(Buffalo)
6 pts, last 4 vs DAL
Special Teams
Dallas' power play ranks 7th while Buffalo's penalty kill ranks 26th.
7th / 26th PP vs PK