NHL action on Tuesday includes the Dallas Stars (5-3-1) hosting the Washington Capitals (6-3) at American Airlines Center, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Stars are sixth (with 11 points) in the Western Conference and the Capitals are fifth (12 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Stars vs. Capitals: Oct. 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Stars' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.33 | 23rd |
| Shots | 27.7 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 32.26% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 67.86% | 27th |
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.33 | 1st |
| Shots | 29.7 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.3 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 20.69% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 66.67% | 28th |
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Stars vs. Capitals Top Players
Stars
- Mikko Rantanen has been critical to Dallas' offense this season, racking up 11 points in nine games.
- Wyatt Johnston has six goals and four assists for Dallas to compile 10 total points (1.1 per game).
- With nine points through nine games (three goals and six assists), Jason Robertson has been an important part of Dallas' offensive efforts this season.
- As Dallas' top goalie, Jake Oettinger has recorded 4 wins and 2 losses this season while giving up 21 goals with 186 saves.
Capitals
- Tom Wilson has racked up 11 points (1.2 per game) for Washington, with five goals and six assists in nine games (playing 19:46 per game).
- Dylan Strome has racked up 10 total points (1.1 per game) this campaign. He has two goals and eight assists.
- Washington's Aliaksei Protas is among the top offensive players on the team with nine total points (four goals and five assists).
- Logan Thompson is 5-1-0 on the season, giving up nine goals (1.5 goals against average) and collecting 134 saves with a .937 save percentage (third-best in the league).
Stars vs. Capitals Injury Report
Stars
Jamie Benn: Out (Lung),
Roope Hintz: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Nils Lundkvist: Out (Lower Body),
Oskar Back: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Matt Duchene: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Capitals
Rasmus Sandin: Out (Upper Body),
Dylan Strome: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Kings | L 3-2 | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Hurricanes | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/26/2025 | Predators | W 3-2 | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 10/30/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 11/1/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 11/4/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | Kraken | W 4-1 | Home |
| 10/24/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 5-1 | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Senators | L 7-1 | Home |
| 10/28/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 10/31/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 11/1/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 11/5/2025 | Blues | - | Home |