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Dallas Stars vs. Buffalo Sabres: Preview, Predictions and Picks for October 22, 2024

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Oct 22, 2024 9:11 AM
The Dallas Stars, led by Matt Duchene's impressive two-goal performance, travel to the KeyBank Center to face the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The Stars, sitting atop the Central Division with a 5-1 record, look to capitalize on the Sabres' struggles, who are 2-4-1 in the Atlantic Division. This matchup marks the first game of the regular season series between the two teams.
Dallas Stars
Buffalo Sabres

Stars vs Sabres statistics

Stat Stars Sabres
Goals For per Game 2.83 3.00
Goals Against per Game 1.50 3.71
Shots per Game 26.0 26.9
Shots Against per Game 29.8 30.4
Power Play Goals 2 0
Power Play Goals Against 1 6
Short Handed Goals 1 1
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 44 82
Power Play Percentage 11.1 0.0
Penalty Kill Percentage 95.2 72.7

Buffalo Sabres recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/19/24 @ Chicago Blackhawks W 4-2
10/17/24 @ Columbus Blue Jackets L 6-4
10/16/24 @ Pittsburgh Penguins L 6-5 OT
10/12/24 vs Florida Panthers W 5-2
10/10/24 vs Los Angeles Kings L 3-1

Dallas Stars recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/19/24 vs Edmonton Oilers W 4-1
10/17/24 @ Washington Capitals L 3-2
10/15/24 vs San Jose Sharks W 3-2 SO
10/13/24 vs Seattle Kraken W 2-0
10/12/24 vs New York Islanders W 3-0

Stars vs Sabres predictions

With the Dallas Stars riding high on a recent victory and boasting a strong start to the season, key players are looking poised to make significant impacts in their upcoming clash against the Buffalo Sabres. Roope Hintz, with his impressive tally of 3 goals and a total of 7 points, is set to continue his fiery form, potentially slicing through the Sabres' defense with both speed and precision. Alongside him, the young Logan Stankoven, already with 7 assists to his name, seems ready to set up crucial plays and keep the momentum going for the Stars. Their synergy on ice could spell trouble for Buffalo if they're not careful.

Turning our attention to the Buffalo Sabres, they're banking on their key players to spark a turnaround after a slower than desirable start to their season. JJ Peterka, even while contending with a day-to-day injury status, has already proved his worth with 4 goals, signifying his critical role in the team’s offensive line-up. Alex Tuch is another player to watch closely, having dished out 5 assists and accumulated 7 points, similar to Peterka. Their performances will be pivotal, especially in injecting some much-needed energy and precision into the Sabres’ gameplay against a strong Dallas squad.

Given the current form and lineup strengths, predicting the outcome involves looking at both the intangibles and the identifiable strong suits of each team. The Dallas Stars hold a slight edge, especially if their lead scorers continue to capitalize on their ongoing streaks. While the Buffalo Sabres show promise, particularly if Peterka and Tuch can perform despite the challenges, the Stars' overall momentum and stronger record might just be too much for Buffalo to handle this time around. Expect a competitive game, but the Dallas Stars could likely pull off another win, continuing their impressive run in the Central Division.

Buffalo Sabres injuries

  • Jordan Greenway (LW): Day-To-Day
  • JJ Peterka (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Zach Benson (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Nicolas Aube-Kubel (RW): Injured Reserve
  • Ryan Johnson (C): Out

Dallas Stars injuries

  • Sam Steel (C): Day-To-Day
  • Tyler Seguin (C): Day-To-Day
  • Matt Dumba (D): Injured Reserve
  • Brendan Smith (D): Day-To-Day
  • Mavrik Bourque (C): Injured Reserve

Stars vs Sabres game info

Venue KeyBank Center
Location Buffalo, NY
Puck drop Tue 7:00 PM

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