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Tuesday's NHL schedule will see the Dallas Stars (3-2) square off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (2-3), starting at 8 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Stars rank 10th in the Western Conference with 6 points and the Blue Jackets are 12th in the Eastern Conference with 4 points.
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Stars vs. Blue Jackets: Oct. 21 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- 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 | 3.6 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.6 | 25th |
| Shots | 26.8 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.6 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 33.33% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.22% | 25th |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.8 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 16th |
| Shots | 31.4 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 34.2 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 7.69% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 55.56% | 32nd |
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Stars vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Stars
- With three goals and four assists this season, Mikko Rantanen is one of Dallas' leading contributors (seven points).
- With four goals and two assists, Wyatt Johnston is one of the top contributors for Dallas with his six points (1.2 per game).
- With six points through five games (two goals and four assists), Jason Robertson has been an important part of Dallas' offensive attack this season.
- Jake Oettinger (3-1-0) has a 3.0 goals against average and a save percentage of .905 for Dallas.
Blue Jackets
- Kirill Marchenko has scored five goals (1.0 per game) and dished out one assist (0.2 per game), contributing to the Columbus offense with six total points (1.2 per game). He averages 4.4 shots per game, shooting 22.7%.
- Dmitri Voronkov has collected five points this season, with two goals and three assists.
- Columbus' Zachary Werenski is among the leading scorers on the team with four total points (one goal and three assists).
- Jet Greaves has a .927 save percentage (11th in the league), with 76 total saves, allowing six goals (2.0 goals against average). He has put together a 1-2-0 record this season.
Stars vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Stars
Oskar Back: Out (Undisclosed),
Luke Krys: Out (Achilles),
Chase Wheatcroft: Out (Wrist),
Kyle McDonald: Out (Knee),
Jamie Benn: Out (Lung),
Nils Lundkvist: Out (Lower Body),
Matt Duchene: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Miles Wood: Out (Upper Body),
Luca Marrelli: Out (Shoulder)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Wild | W 5-2 | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Canucks | L 5-3 | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Blues | L 3-1 | Away |
| 10/21/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 10/23/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 10/26/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | Devils | L 3-2 | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Avalanche | L 4-1 | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Lightning | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 10/24/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |