The Dallas Stars (19-11) square off against the Toronto Maple Leafs (19-10-2) in NHL action on Wednesday, starting at 7:30 PM ET at American Airlines Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Stars rank fifth in the Western Conference and the Maple Leafs are fourth in the Eastern Conference.
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Stars vs. Maple Leafs: Dec. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Stars' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.23 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.5 | 1st |
| Shots | 30.3 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.8 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 18.28% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.91% | 5th |
Maple Leafs' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.97 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.61 | 6th |
| Shots | 29 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 19.79% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.08% | 9th |
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Stars vs. Maple Leafs Top Players
Stars
- One of Dallas' top offensive players this season is Matt Duchene, who has recorded 30 points in 30 games.
- Having scored 12 goals and adding 15 assists, Mason Marchment is a strong contributor for Dallas through 29 games.
- Jason Robertson has contributed 21 points for Dallas in 30 games this season, scoring on 10% of his shots and recording seven goals and 14 assists.
- In 23 games played this season, Jake Oettinger (16-7-0) has allowed 52 goals.
Maple Leafs
- Mitchell Marner has scored 10 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 31 assists (one per game), contributing to the Toronto offense with 41 total points (1.3 per game). He takes 2.5 shots per game, shooting 12.8%.
- William Nylander has amassed 31 points this season, with 18 goals and 13 assists.
- John Tavares has posted 15 goals on the season, chipping in 13 assists.
- Anthony Stolarz has a .927 save percentage (third-best in the league), with 445 total saves, giving up 35 goals (2.2 goals against average). He has put up a 9-5-2 record this season.
Stars vs. Maple Leafs Injury Report
Stars
Tyler Seguin: Out (Hip),
Thomas Harley: Questionable (Illness),
Mathew Dumba: Out (Upper Body)
Maple Leafs
Jani Hakanpaa: Out (Lower Body),
Calle Jarnkrok: Out (Groin),
Anthony Stolarz: Out (Lower Body)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2024 | Predators | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Blues | W 2-1 | Home |
| 12/16/2024 | Capitals | W 3-1 | Home |
| 12/18/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 12/20/2024 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Wild | - | Home |
Maple Leafs' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2024 | Ducks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Red Wings | L 4-2 | Away |
| 12/15/2024 | Sabres | W 5-3 | Home |
| 12/18/2024 | Stars | - | Away |
| 12/20/2024 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Jets | - | Home |