The playoff stakes are unclear for Saturday, October 3. Conference ranks, records, games left, and distances from the playoff line are not listed for either team. That leaves the focus on the game itself.
Nashville is 2-3-0 in its last five games. Steven Stamkos leads the Predators with 3 goals, while Ryan Ufko has 5 assists. Dallas is 2-2-1, with Jason Robertson scoring 4 goals and Matt Duchene recording 7 assists in that span.
Dallas has controlled the recent series. The Stars are 4-1-0 in the last five meetings and have earned 8 points. Nashville is 1-3-1 in those games, with 3 points. Dallas has won three of those games in regulation, while Nashville has one regulation win.
The Stars have the edge. They have collected 5 points in their last five games, compared with 4 for Nashville, and they have also had much better results in the recent series. Robertson’s scoring gives Dallas another clear threat.
Hot scorer and setting up count each team's last five games.
Records, streaks, splits and player numbers, answered in seconds from real game results.
Stars visit Predators on October 3, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM CDT.
At Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, the Predators home rink.
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