The Western Conference's fourth-ranked squad, the Vegas Golden Knights (25-14-13), host the third-ranked unit from the conference, the Dallas Stars (30-14-9), on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we predict will capture the win in Thursday's game.
The Stars have recorded a 5-4-1 record over their last 10 contests. They have scored 27 goals while giving up 22 in that time. On the power play, 24 opportunities have resulted in seven goals (29.2% success rate).
Golden Knights vs. Stars Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final score of Golden Knights 4, Stars 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-120)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Stars (+1.5)
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Golden Knights Splits and Trends
- The Golden Knights are 7-13-20 in overtime games on their way to a 25-14-13 overall record.
- Vegas is 11-5-8 (30 points) in its 24 games decided by one goal.
- The eight times this season the Golden Knights ended a game with just one goal, they went 1-4-3 (five points).
- Vegas has scored exactly two goals in seven games this season (0-4-3 record, three points).
- The Golden Knights are 24-5-7 in the 36 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 55 points).
- In the 19 games when Vegas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 9-5-5 to record 23 points.
- In the 40 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Vegas is 22-10-8 (52 points).
- The Golden Knights' opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Golden Knights went 3-4-5 in those matchups (11 points).
Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars (30-14-9 overall) have posted a record of 4-9-13 in games that have gone to OT this season.
- In the 22 games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 30 points.
- This season the Stars scored only one goal in eight games and have gone 1-6-1 (three points).
- When Dallas has scored two goals this season, they've earned seven points (2-2-3 record).
- The Stars have scored three or more goals in 36 games, earning 59 points from those contests.
- Dallas has scored a single power-play goal in 14 games this season and has recorded 24 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Dallas has posted a record of 12-5-1 (25 points).
- The Stars have been outshot by opponents in 32 games, going 17-7-8 to record 42 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Golden Knights Rank | Golden Knights AVG | Stars AVG | Stars Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 3.31 | Goals Scored | 3.26 | 12th |
| 14th | 3.06 | Goals Allowed | 2.72 | 5th |
| 8th | 28.9 | Shots | 25.2 | 30th |
| 2nd | 24.7 | Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 12th |
| 5th | 25.48% | Power Play % | 29.87% | 2nd |
| 10th | 81.97% | Penalty Kill % | 79.88% | 15th |
Golden Knights vs. Stars Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada
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