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Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals · Matchup Preview Based on 26-27 form — rosters current

Season 26-27
Matchup Preview vs Capitals · TUE · DEC 15 · 8:30 PM CT ← Back to schedule
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TUE · DEC 15 · 8:30 PM CT
American Airlines Center
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Dallas Stars
Stars
0–2–0
VS
Washington Capitals
Capitals
1–1–0
Upcoming
TUE · DEC 15 · 8:30 PM CT
TNT · truTV · HBO MAX · MNMT
Dallas Stars
Home · Stars
0–2–0
0 PTS
VS
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The read
Alex Ovechkin has solved Casey DeSmith before, 6 goals on 28 shots. But the Stars have had Washington's number, 10 wins in the last 13.
American Airlines Center
Washington Capitals
Away · Capitals
1–1–0
2 PTS
Stars
GOALIES
Capitals
Casey DeSmith
Casey DeSmith
Expected
.923 SV% · 2.05 GAA · 0W
.912 SV% L5 · Steady
VS
Logan Thompson
Logan Thompson
Expected
.939 SV% · 2.00 GAA · 1W
.923 SV% L5 · Locked in
Stars
PROJECTED TOP LINES
Capitals
L1
Justin Hryckowian · Wyatt Johnston · Mikko Rantanen
L1
Alex Tuch · Pierre-Luc Dubois · Tom Wilson
L2
Jason Robertson · Roope Hintz · Tyler Seguin
L2
Alex Ovechkin · Dylan Strome · Ryan Leonard
L3
Sam Steel · Arttu Hyry · Jamie Benn
L3
Aliaksei Protas · Ilya Protas · Jordan Kyrou
L4
Oskar Back · Radek Faksa · Colin Blackwell
L4
Boone Jenner · Justin Sourdif · Anthony Beauvillier
D1
Thomas Harley · Miro Heiskanen
D1
Jakob Chychrun · Matt Roy
D2
Esa Lindell · Nils Lundkvist
D2
Cole Hutson · Vincent Desharnais
D3
Lian Bichsel · Tyler Myers
D3
Martin Fehervary · Timothy Liljegren
PP1
Wyatt Johnston · Roope Hintz · Mikko Rantanen · Miro Heiskanen · Jason Robertson
PP1
Tom Wilson · Dylan Strome · Pierre-Luc Dubois · Alex Ovechkin · Jakob Chychrun
PP2
Jamie Benn · Justin Hryckowian · Tyler Seguin · Esa Lindell · Thomas Harley
PP2
Alex Tuch · Ilya Protas · Ryan Leonard · Cole Hutson · Jordan Kyrou
PK1
Radek Faksa · Oskar Back · Esa Lindell · Miro Heiskanen
PK1
Aliaksei Protas · Tom Wilson · Vincent Desharnais · Matt Roy
PK2
Roope Hintz · Wyatt Johnston · Lian Bichsel · Thomas Harley
PK2
Boone Jenner · Alex Tuch · Martin Fehervary · Timothy Liljegren
StarsProjected lines
L1
Justin Hryckowian · Wyatt Johnston · Mikko Rantanen
L2
Jason Robertson · Roope Hintz · Tyler Seguin
L3
Sam Steel · Arttu Hyry · Jamie Benn
L4
Oskar Back · Radek Faksa · Colin Blackwell
D1
Thomas Harley · Miro Heiskanen
D2
Esa Lindell · Nils Lundkvist
D3
Lian Bichsel · Tyler Myers
PP1
Wyatt Johnston · Roope Hintz · Mikko Rantanen · Miro Heiskanen · Jason Robertson
PP2
Jamie Benn · Justin Hryckowian · Tyler Seguin · Esa Lindell · Thomas Harley
PK1
Radek Faksa · Oskar Back · Esa Lindell · Miro Heiskanen
PK2
Roope Hintz · Wyatt Johnston · Lian Bichsel · Thomas Harley
CapitalsProjected lines
L1
Alex Tuch · Pierre-Luc Dubois · Tom Wilson
L2
Alex Ovechkin · Dylan Strome · Ryan Leonard
L3
Aliaksei Protas · Ilya Protas · Jordan Kyrou
L4
Boone Jenner · Justin Sourdif · Anthony Beauvillier
D1
Jakob Chychrun · Matt Roy
D2
Cole Hutson · Vincent Desharnais
D3
Martin Fehervary · Timothy Liljegren
PP1
Tom Wilson · Dylan Strome · Pierre-Luc Dubois · Alex Ovechkin · Jakob Chychrun
PP2
Alex Tuch · Ilya Protas · Ryan Leonard · Cole Hutson · Jordan Kyrou
PK1
Aliaksei Protas · Tom Wilson · Vincent Desharnais · Matt Roy
PK2
Boone Jenner · Alex Tuch · Martin Fehervary · Timothy Liljegren
Mike Heika · Oct 3 · 6:37 PM CT Last Game (2026-10-03) · Oct 4 · 6:10 AM CT
Stars
INJURY REPORT
Capitals
Matt Duchene
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 25
Matt Roy
DAY-TO-DAY · Lower body
Harrison Scott
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 8
Patrick Thomas
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 24
Luke Krys
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 10
Rasmus Sandin
IR · Right knee (surgery) · Expected back Dec 26
Cameron Hughes
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 5
Tristan Bertucci
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
Jaxon Fuder
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
StarsInjury report
Matt Duchene
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 25
Harrison Scott
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 8
Luke Krys
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 10
Cameron Hughes
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 5
Tristan Bertucci
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
Jaxon Fuder
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
CapitalsInjury report
Matt Roy
DAY-TO-DAY · Lower body
Patrick Thomas
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 24
Rasmus Sandin
IR · Right knee (surgery) · Expected back Dec 26
Mike Heika · Oct 3 · 6:37 PM CT Last Game (2026-10-03) · Oct 4 · 6:10 AM CT
STORYLINE
The Stars have dropped 2 straight and are 0-2-0 in their first 2 games. The Capitals lost their last game and are 1-1-0 in their first 2 games.

Matchup Intel

Alex Ovechkin has solved Casey DeSmith before, 6 goals on 28 shots. But the Stars have had Washington's number, 10 wins in the last 13.

A milestone is in reach for Esa Lindell: 2 more points for 500 career points.

The numbers behind it
Matchup
Alex Ovechkin has 6 goals on Casey DeSmith (28 shots).
(Washington)
6 goals on Casey DeSmith
Matchup
Tom Wilson has 5 goals on Casey DeSmith (9 shots).
(Washington)
5 goals on Casey DeSmith
History
Dallas has won 10 of their last 13 against Washington. See the games →
10-3 last 13 vs WSH
Milestone
Esa Lindell is 2 points shy of 500 career points.
498 career points
Milestone
Mikko Rantanen is 5 points shy of 1500 career points.
1495 career points