Friday's NHL slate will see the Dallas Stars (28-14-9) take on the St. Louis Blues (19-23-8), starting at 8 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Stars are third in the Western Conference (65 points), and the Blues are 15th in the Western Conference (46 points).
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Stars vs. Blues: Jan. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Stars' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.25 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.73 | 5th |
| Shots | 25.4 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 28.77% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.75% | 16th |
Blues' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.4 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.38 | 27th |
| Shots | 24.7 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 16.54% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.81% | 29th |
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Stars vs. Blues Top Players
Stars
- Mikko Rantanen has been important to Dallas' offense this season, recording 63 points in 48 games.
- Having scored 29 goals and adding 29 assists, Jason Robertson is a top contributor for Dallas through 51 games.
- With 54 points through 51 games (26 goals and 28 assists), Wyatt Johnston has been an important part of Dallas' offense this season.
- Across 32 games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 18-10-4. During those games, he's allowed 84 goals while recording 773 saves.
Blues
- Robert Thomas' 33 points make him a pivotal offensive option for St. Louis. He has put up 11 goals and 22 assists in 42 games.
- Pavel Buchnevich has helped lead the attack for St. Louis this season with eight goals and 17 assists.
- Justin Faulk is a key contributor on offense for St. Louis with 11 goals and 12 assists.
- Jordan Binnington is 8-13-6 on the season, giving up 92 goals (3.6 goals against average) and collecting 609 saves with an .869 save percentage (66th in the league).
Stars vs. Blues Injury Report
Stars
Tyler Seguin: Out (Acl),
Lian Bichsel: Out (Lower Body),
Mikko Rantanen: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Blues
Mathieu Joseph: Out (Elbow),
Robert Thomas: Out (Lower Body),
Oskar Sundqvist: Out (Ankle),
Pius Suter: Out (Ankle),
Dylan Holloway: Day-To-Day (Ankle)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18/2026 | Lightning | L 4-1 | Home |
| 1/20/2026 | Bruins | W 6-2 | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Blue Jackets | L 1-0 | Away |
| 1/23/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
| 1/27/2026 | Blues | - | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 1/31/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |
Blues' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Lightning | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/18/2026 | Oilers | L 5-0 | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Jets | L 3-1 | Away |
| 1/23/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 1/24/2026 | Kings | - | Home |
| 1/27/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/29/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |