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The Tuesday NHL schedule features the Dallas Stars (12-4-3) hosting the New York Islanders (10-7-2) at American Airlines Center, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars rank second in the Western Conference with 27 points and the Islanders are seventh in the Eastern Conference with 22 points.
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Stars vs. Islanders: Nov. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Stars' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.26 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.79 | 9th |
| Shots | 25.8 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 33.33% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.44% | 25th |
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.21 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 20th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 15.63% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.54% | 11th |
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Stars vs. Islanders Top Players
Stars
- Mikko Rantanen is one of Dallas' top contributors this season with 26 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 17.3%.
- Jason Robertson is another of Dallas' major contributors currently with 23 total points (nine goals and 14 assists) to his name.
- Through 19 games, Wyatt Johnston has proven himself as a scoring option for Dallas. He has 21 points (11 goals and 10 assists).
- As Dallas' top goalie, Jake Oettinger has recorded 8 wins and 3 losses this season while allowing 36 goals with 322 saves.
Islanders
- Bo Horvat's 12 goals and 11 assists in 19 games for New York add up to 23 total points on the season.
- Mathew Barzal has amassed 15 points this season, with five goals and 10 assists.
- Matthew Schaefer has posted seven goals on the season, adding eight assists.
- Ilya Sorokin is 6-5-2 this season, collecting 334 saves and giving up 38 goals (2.9 goals against average) with an .898 save percentage (35th in the league).
Stars vs. Islanders Injury Report
Stars
Thomas Harley: Out (Lower Body),
Matt Duchene: Out (Upper Body),
Adam Erne: Out (Lower Body),
Ilya Lyubushkin: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Nils Lundkvist: Out (Lower Body)
Islanders
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed),
Simon Holmstrom: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | Senators | W 3-2 | Away |
| 11/13/2025 | Canadiens | W 7-0 | Away |
| 11/15/2025 | Flyers | W 5-1 | Home |
| 11/18/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 11/20/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 11/22/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 11/25/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | Golden Knights | W 4-3 | Away |
| 11/14/2025 | Mammoth | W 3-2 | Away |
| 11/16/2025 | Avalanche | L 4-1 | Away |
| 11/18/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 11/20/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 11/22/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
| 11/23/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |