The NHL slate on Saturday features a matchup between the Edmonton Oilers (36-22-4) and the Dallas Stars (41-19-2), starting at 10 p.m. ET at Rogers Place and broadcast on ESPN+. The Oilers rank fourth and the Stars second in the Western Conference.
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Oilers vs. Stars: March 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta
- Venue: Rogers Place
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Oilers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.23 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.92 | 13th |
| Shots | 32 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 26.62% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.68% | 24th |
Stars' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.4 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.56 | 3rd |
| Shots | 29.5 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 22.58% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.34% | 1st |
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Oilers vs. Stars Top Players
Oilers
- Leon Draisaitl is one of Edmonton's leading contributors this season with 94 points. He has averaged 0.7 goals per game, shooting 22.2%.
- Connor McDavid has 79 points (23 goals, 56 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Edmonton's offensive effort is aided by Evan Bouchard's 79 points. He's contributed 38 assists.
- Across 42 games played, Stuart Skinner has a goaltending record of 21-15-4. During those games, he's allowed 115 goals while recording 1011 saves.
Stars
- Mikko Rantanen has racked up 70 points (1.1 per game) for Dallas, with 27 goals and 43 assists in 62 games (playing 21:35 per game).
- Matt Duchene has helped lead the offense for Dallas this season with 25 goals and 38 assists.
- Jason Robertson has posted 27 goals on the season, chipping in 36 assists.
- Jake Oettinger is 30-13-2 in 45 games this season, conceding 107 goals (2.4 goals against average) with 1095 saves and a .911 save percentage (13th in the league).
Oilers vs. Stars Injury Report
Oilers
Trent Frederic: Out (Lower Body),
Evander Kane: Out (Knee),
Mattias Ekholm: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
John Klingberg: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Alec Regula: Out (Knee)
Stars
Nils Lundkvist: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Tyler Seguin: Out (Hip),
Miro Heiskanen: Out (Knee)
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Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2025 | Hurricanes | W 3-1 | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Ducks | L 6-2 | Home |
| 3/6/2025 | Canadiens | W 3-2 | Home |
| 3/8/2025 | Stars | - | Home |
| 3/10/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 3/13/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 3/14/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2025 | Blues | W 6-3 | Home |
| 3/4/2025 | Devils | W 4-3 | Home |
| 3/6/2025 | Flames | W 3-2 | Home |
| 3/8/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 3/9/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 3/14/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 3/16/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |