Dallas Stars vs New Jersey Devils 28 October 2026 Prediction

Two in-form teams meet in Dallas after overcoming slow starts to the season. Both now occupy playoff positions in their respective conferences. New Jersey has improved defensively, but Dallas has home-ice advantage and a strong recent head-to-head record.

Dallas Has Overcome Its Early Struggles

The Stars have won five straight games. The run began on the road against Colorado (3-2 SO) and Chicago (4-0), followed by home victories over Boston (3-2 OT), Winnipeg (3-2 OT), and the New York Islanders (6-3). Jason Robertson scored twice against the Islanders, while Dallas held a 38-20 advantage in shots on goal.

The recent winning streak has moved Glen Gulutzan’s team into a Western Conference playoff position. Dallas’ poor start now looks like an outlier. Strong defense has driven the turnaround. The Stars have allowed only 20 goals, the fewest in the conference.

Dallas Predicted Lineup: Oettinger (DeSmith); Harley, Heiskanen; Kiviranta, Johnston, Rantanen

Full Roster: Defensemen: Bichsel, Lundkvist, Capobianco, Myers; forwards: Robertson, Hintz, Seguin, J. Gritsyuk, Hyry, Benn, D. Gritsyuk, Blackwell, Seminoff

Unavailable: Duchene, Back, Lindell (all injured); Faksa, Steel (both questionable)

Manager: Glen Gulutzan

The Devils Have Improved Defensively

New Jersey completed an excellent three-game homestand, defeating Colorado (4-3), Anaheim (4-1), and Los Angeles (3-1). The Devils allowed just one goal in each of their last two games. Connor Hellebuyck is also set to join the roster after ending his holdout in Winnipeg and signing a five-year contract with New Jersey.

That addition could make the Devils a Stanley Cup contender. For now, they remain close to the playoff cutoff in the Eastern Conference. Sheldon Keefe’s team has also been productive offensively, averaging an NHL-high 33.9 shots on goal per game.

New Jersey Predicted Lineup: Allen (Poirier); L. Hughes, Pesce; Gritsyuk, J. Hughes, Bratt

Full Roster: Defensemen: Siegenthaler, Hamilton, Dillon, Kovacevic; forwards: Meier, Hischier, Evangelista, Mantha, Rodrigues, Boqvist, Lombardi, Glass, Brown

Unavailable: Casey (injured), Hellebuyck (non-injury reason)

Manager: Sheldon Keefe

Dallas Has the Head-to-Head Advantage

Dallas has won three of the last four meetings. The teams traded road wins last season. New Jersey lost 3-0 at home, while the Devils won 6-4 in Texas behind two goals from Jack Hughes. New Jersey scored on six of its 25 shots in that victory.

Key Factors

Dallas has won the third period without allowing a goal in each of its last four games.

New Jersey generates 3.68 expected goals per game, a mark bettered by only three teams.

The Stars allow 21.4 shots per game, the lowest figure in the NHL.

Dallas Stars vs New Jersey Devils Prediction: Dallas to Win

Main prediction: Both teams enter in strong form, but Dallas has won five consecutive games. New Jersey has struggled on the road, losing four of its last six away games, and the Devils have also lost three of the previous four head-to-head meetings. With home-ice advantage, the best bet is Dallas to win at 2.17. A 4-2 correct score is another option.

Total prediction: At least six goals have been scored in five of the last six meetings. New Jersey’s previous three road games all produced more than five goals, while Dallas’ latest game featured nine. The numbers support over 5.5 goals at 1.79.