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Dallas Stars vs Ottawa Senators: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Dallas Stars (10-5-2) visit the Ottawa Senators (11-6-2) on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON. TV: Prime Video (Local). Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Ottawa Senators vs Dallas Stars.

NHLTuesday, December 29, 2026

Dallas Stars10-5-2

7:00 PM ETDec 29, 2026

Ottawa Senators11-6-2

DateDec 29, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueCanadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON

TVPrime Video (Local)

Team comparison

Dallas StarsOttawa Senators

Goals per game

2.9

3.2

Goals allowed per game

2.4

3.0

10-5-2Record11-6-2

3rd in Central DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division

4-3Road record / home record6-3

WLWWLLast 5LWWLW

W1StreakL1

Team stats

Dallas StarsOttawa Senators

Goals Against Average

2.29

3.00

Shots Against per Game

22.9

27.4

Penalty Kill Percentage

89.7

74.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.82

3.11

Shots per Game

26.1

25.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

27.5

13.2

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

162

225

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Dallas Stars

Kyle Capobianco D · Leg

Injured Reserve

Oskar Back C · Finger - Fracture

Injured Reserve

Matt Duchene C · Abdomen

Injured Reserve

Luke Krys D · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Miro Heiskanen D · Upper Body

Day-To-Day

Ottawa Senators

Linus Ullmark G · Lower Body

Out

Andre Burakovsky LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Warren Foegele LW · Knee

Injured Reserve

William Eklund LW · Ankle

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Dallas StarsWLWWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs San Jose SharksW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · at Columbus Blue JacketsL 1-2

Nov 3, 2026 · at Washington CapitalsW 6-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 3-1

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Montreal CanadiensL 2-5

Ottawa SenatorsLWWLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Washington CapitalsL 2-3

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 4-2

Nov 4, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 2-1

Nov 1, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 3-6

Oct 31, 2026 · at San Jose SharksW 5-1

Season series

Series starts 12/29

Jan 12, 2027OTT 0, DAL 0

Dec 29, 2026DAL 0, OTT 0

Team pages

Dallas Stars
Schedule, roster and stats

Ottawa Senators
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Dallas Stars vs Ottawa Senators?

The game is on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON.

How can I watch Dallas Stars vs Ottawa Senators?

TV: Prime Video (Local).

What are the records of the Dallas Stars and Ottawa Senators?

Dallas Stars: 10-5-2. Ottawa Senators: 11-6-2.

Who is injured for Dallas Stars vs Ottawa Senators?

Listed out or doubtful: Dallas Stars: Kyle Capobianco, Oskar Back, Matt Duchene, Luke Krys. Ottawa Senators: Linus Ullmark, Andre Burakovsky, Warren Foegele, William Eklund. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Dallas Stars vs Ottawa Senators played?

Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON.

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