- Matchup: Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars
- Event Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- Broadcast: Victory+
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On Tuesday, the Dallas Stars (39-14-10) host the Vegas Golden Knights (29-21-14) at the American Airlines Center.
The Vegas Golden Knights aim to bounce back after a 4-2 loss against the Oilers in their last match. In that game, the Knights struggled offensively, converting only 2 of 26 shots. They also had 2 power play opportunities but failed to capitalize. Vegas was shorthanded for 6 minutes during the game.
On the power play front, opponents have managed to secure 152 opportunities against the Golden Knights (ranking them 32nd in the league), scoring 28 goals from those chances. Vegas has faced 1,586 shots with a save rate of .875. The team has attempted 1,828 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 11.4%. While at even strength, they have allowed 171 goals while scoring 162. Vegas has seen 178 power play chances, scoring 46 goals, which translates to a conversion rate of 25.84%. This season, they have accumulated 72 points, with a points percentage of .563. In total, the Golden Knights have scored 208 goals (12th in the league) while conceding 199.
In goal, Akira Schmid will take the crease. Throughout his professional career, Schmid has been scored against 185 times, with an average of 2.89 goals against per game. He has participated in 80 games, achieving a save percentage of .899 over 2,622 minutes played. Schmid holds a record of 32-27-10 and has made 64 starts, with 28 quality starts that yield a .438 rate. He has faced 1,826 shots, making 1,641 saves.
The Dallas Stars, coming off a victory against the Blackhawks, won that match 4-3, scoring 4 goals on 31 shots, including 1 goal from 3 power play opportunities.
Currently, the Dallas Stars have scored 216 goals and collected 88 points this season, translating to a points percentage of .698. They have conceded a total of 169 goals—131 at even strength and 38 while shorthanded. The Stars have successfully netted 160 goals at even strength, along with 56 goals (ranking 2nd in professional hockey) during power play situations. They’ve had 187 power play opportunities with a conversion rate of 29.95%. With 1,638 shots on goal (25th in the league) and a shooting percentage of 13.19%, they have allowed 1,661 shots against. Their penalty kill rate stands at 80.21% based on the opponents’ 192 power play attempts and their save percentage is currently at 89.8%.
In goal for the Stars is Jake Oettinger. Opponents are averaging 2.54 goals per game against him, contributing to a total of 715 goals throughout his career. Oettinger has a quality start rate of 58.2%, having made 164 quality starts. He has played in 282 games, totaling 13,402 minutes, and holds a career record of 174-76-32, with 291 games played. Oettinger has recorded 7,230 saves from 7,945 shots for a save percentage of .910.
Who will take the win in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Go with Vegas
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