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Dallas Stars vs. San Jose Sharks: Preview, Predictions and Picks for February 8, 2025

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Feb 8, 2025 9:45 PM
The San Jose Sharks, currently mired in a losing streak, will look to turn their fortunes around when they host the Dallas Stars on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 10:00 PM at the SAP Center at San Jose. The Stars, sitting comfortably in the Central Division, will aim to build on their 2-0 series lead over the Sharks this season. Can the struggling Sharks find a way to snap their slump against the visiting Stars?
Dallas Stars vs San Jose Sharks

Current Odds

DAL
SJ
Over
9.5
+145
Under
9.5
-130
DAL
-1.5
+110
SJ
+1.5
+123
DAL
ML
-250
SJ
ML
+371

Stars vs Sharks statistics

Stat Stars Sharks
Goals For per Game 3.19 2.59
Goals Against Average 2.50 3.64
Shots per Game 29.9 27.0
Shots Against per Game 26.9 32.1
Power Play Goals 31 29
Power Play Goals Against 22 41
Short Handed Goals 4 3
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 355 456
Power Play Percentage 19.3 18.1
Penalty Kill Percentage 84.8 75.7

San Jose Sharks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/6/25 vs Vancouver Canucks L 2-1 OT
2/4/25 vs Montreal Canadiens L 4-3
1/30/25 @ Seattle Kraken L 6-2
1/27/25 vs Pittsburgh Penguins W 2-1
1/25/25 vs Florida Panthers L 7-2

Dallas Stars recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/4/25 @ Anaheim Ducks L 2-1
2/2/25 vs Columbus Blue Jackets W 5-3
1/31/25 vs Vancouver Canucks W 5-3
1/28/25 @ Vegas Golden Knights W 4-3 OT
1/25/25 @ St. Louis Blues W 2-0

San Jose Sharks injuries

  • Klim Kostin (C): Injured Reserve
  • Nikolai Kovalenko (RW): Injured Reserve
  • Alex Wennberg (C): Out
  • Ty Dellandrea (C): Injured Reserve
  • Tyler Toffoli (C): Day-To-Day

Dallas Stars injuries

  • Ilya Lyubushkin (D): Out
  • Mavrik Bourque (C): Day-To-Day
  • Miro Heiskanen (D): Injured Reserve
  • Tyler Seguin (C): Injured Reserve
  • Nils Lundkvist (D): Injured Reserve

Stars vs Sharks game info

Type Info
Venue SAP Center at San Jose
Location San Jose, CA
Puck drop Sat 10:00 PM

Stars vs Sharks predictions

In this clash against the San Jose Sharks, the Dallas Stars are certainly looking to assert their dominance, and key players like Roope Hintz are expected to bring their A-game. Hintz, despite his day-to-day injury status, has been influential in the offensive zone with his 22 goals this season. If he's on the ice, he could easily add another tally to his impressive number. Matt Duchene, meanwhile, has been a consistent playmaker and offensively savvy with 32 assists under his belt. His chemistry with other forwards might just open up the lanes for a few goals, turning assists into points, and that’s going to be crucial for the Stars to maintain their edge.

On the other side of the rink, the San Jose Sharks are hoping for a breakout performance from their main contributors. Tyler Toffoli, who shares the ice whenever possible, has marked his territory with 20 goals this season. If he shakes off his day-to-day status, his presence could be a game changer for San Jose. As for Mikael Granlund, his knack for setting up his teammates is evident from his 30 assists. Granlund's playmaking vision, even if slightly limited by his physical condition, might just create some vital opportunities to keep the game competitive. The Sharks’ fans will be hoping these key players find their form and deliver a much-needed win.

So, when we're talking about this matchup, the stars—pun intended—seem aligned in favor of the Dallas Stars. With their current form and ability to capitalize on weaknesses, the Stars are arguably the more complete team. While the Sharks are eager to break their losing streak, their reliance on a few players and their current home record of hard luck might just tilt the scales toward Dallas. It seems plausible that the Stars could slice through San Jose's defenses and come out on top again. But hey, like in any sport, surprises are always around the corner—what do you think, could the Sharks stage an unexpected comeback?

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