- Matchup: Dallas Stars vs. Buffalo Sabres
- Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- Venue: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
- Broadcast: MSG Network
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The Buffalo Sabres (49-23-8) will take on the Dallas Stars (48-20-12) this Wednesday at the KeyBank Center.
After their last match, the Dallas Stars left the ice in high spirits following a solid 2-0 victory over the Rangers. In this game, Dallas faced 17 penalty minutes. Despite a lackluster offensive performance, they capitalized on one of four power play opportunities. Overall, they managed to score on 2 of their 19 shots.
At even strength, the Stars have conceded 166 goals while netting 195 themselves. Their opponents have had 244 power play opportunities (ranked 8th in the league), scoring 48 goals during those chances. This season, the Dallas Stars have accumulated 264 goals (9th in the NHL) but have also allowed 214 goals against. They have taken 2,014 shots with a shooting percentage of 13.1%. Currently, they hold 108 points and a points percentage of .675. The Stars have faced 2,094 shots against them, achieving a save percentage of .898. They’ve had 242 power play opportunities and scored 69 goals, translating to a rate of 28.51%.
Jake Oettinger will be the starting goalie for the Stars. Throughout his career, Oettinger has participated in 304 games, boasting a record of 183-78-33, starting 295 of those. He has faced 743 goals against him, maintaining an average of 2.52 goals allowed per game. Oettinger has recorded 7,509 saves out of 8,252 shots, achieving a save percentage of .910 over 13,433 minutes in net. In his career, he has 173 quality starts with a quality starts percentage of .586.
In their last outing, the Buffalo Sabres faced the Blue Jackets, defeating them with a commanding score of 5-0. The Sabres scored 5 times on 24 shots and had 2 power play opportunities but failed to convert on them.
The Buffalo squad has netted 227 goals at even strength and achieved 48 goals (ranked 17th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have taken 2,257 shots (14th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 12.18%, while allowing their opponents 2,337 shots. As of now, the Sabres have scored 275 goals, accumulated 106 points, and have a points percentage of .663. They have conceded a total of 236 goals against, including 195 at even strength and 41 while shorthanded. Buffalo has had 241 power play chances, resulting in a power play percentage of 19.92%, while also achieving an 81.70% penalty kill rate on 224 opponent power plays, with an overall save percentage of 89.9%.
Guarding the net for the Sabres will be Colten Ellis. With a career record of 8-4-1, he has played in 15 games. Ellis’s quality start rate stands at 53.8%, with 7 quality starts to his name. He has made 386 saves out of 427 shots faced, earning a save percentage of .904. Ellis’s opponents average 3.15 goals per game, totaling 41 goals allowed throughout his career. He has been a starter in 13 games and has spent 35 minutes on the ice.
Which team will prevail in this NHL clash? Will it be against the spread or the moneyline?
Recommendation: Bet on Dallas
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