The Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Stars each come in riding a two-game winning streak when they meet for a showdown at the American Airlines Center on Thursday.
The Stars have emerged victorious in the previous two meetings this season, and it remains to be seen whether Edmonton can channel all its energy to change the narrative.
Oilers vs. Stars: Lines and Prediction
The Oilers’ season has been difficult despite the team dominating the upper rungs of the Pacific Division. It took Edmonton until Jan. 24-29 to win three back-to-back games in the 2025-26 season.
The Oilers have consistently struggled with their goaltending situation, which has been made worse by Connor Ingram’s concussion, sustained after a freak collision with Nathan MacKinnon in the latest Oilers-Colorado Avalanche showdown.
However, despite Ingram’s premature exit, netminder Tristan Jarry did a commendable job, making 11 saves on 12 shots to save the day. The Oilers won the game against the formidable Avs, and Jarry must absolutely keep up his form against the Stars.
Not only have the Stars thoroughly dominated the Oilers whenever the teams clashed this season, but Dallas has also won six of its past seven games, despite the absence of franchise cornerstone Mikko Rantanen.
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When it comes to goaltending, the Stars have some level of advantage with Jake Oettinger and Casey DeSmith. Wyatt Johnson also leads the league this season in power-play goals (21).
However, the Oilers are armed with Connor McDavid, who has already accumulated 110 points this season and is on a hot streak like no other, having scored consistently over the past eight games.
At this point, while the Stars look better positioned to win, the Oilers could surprise by pulling off a victory to continue their road success.
Oilers Predicted Lines
Forwards
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins-Connor McDavid-Zach Hyman
Vasily Podkolzin-Leon Draisaitl-Jack Roslovic
Matt Savoie- Jason Dickinson-Kasperi Kapanen
Adam Henrique-Joshua Samanski- Trent Frederic
Defensemen
Mattias Ekholm-Evan Bouchard
Darnell Nurse-Connor Murphy
Jake Walman-Spencer Stastney
Goalies
Tristan Jarry-Connor Ingram
Stars Predicted Lines
Forwards
Jason Robertson-Wyatt Johnson-Mavrik Bourque
Sam Steel-Matt Duchene-Jamie Benn
Michael Bunting-Justin Hryckowian-Adam Erne
Oskar Back-Arttu Hyry-Colin Blackwell
Defensemen
Esa Lindell-Miro Heiskanen
Thomas Harley- Nils Lundkvist
Lian Bichsel-Tyler Myers
Goaltenders
Jake Oettinger-Casey DeSmith
Oilers vs. Stars: How To Watch
The puck drops on Thursday, March 12, at 8:00 p.m. ET, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
In Canada, the match will be aired on SN1 and Sportsnet One, and fans can also stream it on Sportsnet. In the United States, the match will be available for streaming on ESPN+ and Hulu.
It is not long before it’s decided who will ultimately prevail in this fierce battle between two Western Conference giants.
