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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) visit the Dallas Stars (10-5-2) on Thursday, February 25, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET, at American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX. TV: The Spot - MTN, KDFI, Prime Video (Local). Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Dallas Stars vs Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHLThursday, February 25, 2027
8:00 PM ETFeb 25, 2027
DateFeb 25, 2027
Time8:00 PM ET
VenueAmerican Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
TVThe Spot - MTN, KDFI, Prime Video (Local)

Team comparison

Tampa Bay LightningDallas Stars
Goals per game
3.7
2.9
Goals allowed per game
3.1
2.4
11-4-2Record10-5-2
3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding4th in Central Division
3-6Road record / home record6-4
LWWWLLast 5WLWWL
L1StreakW1

Team stats

Tampa Bay LightningDallas Stars
Goals Against Average
3.06
2.29
Shots Against per Game
24.7
22.9
Penalty Kill Percentage
72.9
89.7
Power Play Goals Against
13
6
Short Handed Goals Against
0
0
Goals For per Game
3.71
2.82
Shots per Game
29.9
26.1
Power Play Goals
12
11
Power Play Percentage
19.4
27.5
Short Handed Goals
0
1
Penalty Minutes
140
162

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Tampa Bay Lightning
Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified
Injured Reserve
Dallas Stars
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

Recent form

Nov 8, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 3-4
Nov 7, 2026 · at Minnesota WildW 4-3
Nov 5, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 4-1
Nov 3, 2026 · vs Detroit Red WingsW 4-2
Oct 31, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 4-5
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

Season series

Series starts 2/12
Feb 25, 2027TB 0, DAL 0
Feb 12, 2027DAL 0, TB 0

Team pages

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars?

The game is on Thursday, February 25, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET at American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX.

How can I watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars?

TV: The Spot - MTN, KDFI, Prime Video (Local).

What are the records of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars?

Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2. Dallas Stars: 10-5-2.

Who is injured for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars?

Listed out or doubtful: Tampa Bay Lightning: Brayden Point. Dallas Stars: Kyle Capobianco, Oskar Back, Matt Duchene, Luke Krys. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars played?

American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX.

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