- Matchup: San Jose Sharks vs. Dallas Stars
- Game Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
- Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- Broadcast: Victory+
- Betting Odds: Sharks (+132) Stars (-160)
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The Dallas Stars (18-5-5) will host the San Jose Sharks (13-12-3) this Friday at the American Airlines Center. The odds feature the Sharks at +132, while the Stars are favored at -160 with a total set at 6.5.
The San Jose Sharks experienced a tough defeat recently, losing 7-1 to the Capitals. Their offensive efforts were lackluster, scoring just once on 24 shots. They also had five power play opportunities but only converted one. San Jose accrued four penalty minutes in the game.
Opponents of the Sharks have been awarded 95 power play opportunities, ranking second in the league, and they have netted 18 goals during these chances. The Sharks have faced 887 shots so far this season and maintain a save percentage of .895. Offensively, they have taken 682 shots, yielding a shooting percentage of 11.7%. While at even strength, they have conceded 75 goals but scored 60. San Jose has capitalized on 20 goals from 104 power play opportunities, which reflects a conversion rate of 19.23%. Currently, they hold 29 points, translating to a points percentage of .518. The Sharks have scored 80 goals this season (17th in the NHL) while surrendering 93 goals.
Yaroslav Askarov is expected to guard the goal for this matchup. Throughout his professional career, Askarov has conceded 96 goals, averaging 3.00 goals against per game. He has participated in 34 games, holding a save percentage of .901 over 890 minutes of play. His record stands at 15-14-3, starting in 32 games and achieving 19 quality starts with a quality start percentage of .594. Askarov has faced 972 shots, successfully saving 876 of them.
In their previous outing, the Dallas Stars secured a 3-0 victory against the Devils, scoring 3 times from 28 shots. They had one power play opportunity but failed to score during that chance.
Dallas has netted 67 goals during even strength and ranks first in the league with 29 power play goals. They have made 729 shots (18th in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 13.17%, while their defensive efforts have allowed 783 shots against. The Stars have accumulated 96 goals this season and hold 41 points, contributing to a points percentage of .732. They have allowed 72 goals, which includes 55 scored against them at even strength and 17 while shorthanded. Dallas has recorded 92 power play opportunities, managing a conversion rate of 31.52%, and their penalty kill success rate stands at 80.90% across 89 opposing power plays, with a save percentage of .912.
Jake Oettinger is projected to take the ice as the starting goalie. He has given up an average of 2.52 goals per game, totaling 655 goals against him in his career. Oettinger has achieved a quality start percentage of 58.8%, with 153 quality starts in 260 games played. His overall record stands at 161-70-29, covering 13,348 minutes of play. Oettinger’s saves total 6,751 out of 7,406 shot attempts, resulting in a save percentage of .912.
Who do you think will come out on top in tonight’s NHL clash—against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back San Jose (+132)
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