The
Dallas Stars are set to square off against the
Nashville Predators in a highly anticipated
NHL matchup on April 4, 2025. At this stage in the league, both teams are jostling for position, with the Stars enjoying a recent surge in form and the Predators hoping to regain their footing. With both teams having a long history against each other, this game promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Roster Rundown
For the
Dallas Stars, Miro Heiskanen has been an absolute workhorse on defense, logging an impressive number of minutes and contributing 40 points thus far. Jamie Benn, the veteran forward, continues to be a leader with 25 goals and a knack for clutch moments. Up front, Roope Hintz has been lighting the lamp with 30 goals, while Jason Robertson is not far behind in the points column, stacking up 70 points this season. Notably absent from the lineup are Evgenii Dadonov and Logan Stankoven, who are both sidelined with injuries, leaving some gaps in the offensive depth.
Nashville Predators will be relying heavily on Filip Forsberg, who’s been a constant threat with 30 goals this season. Roman Josi remains a rock on the blue line, directing the play and chipping in 45 points. Ryan O'Reilly, known for his two-way game, has been pivotal with his defensive play and timely goals. Juuse Saros, the Predators’ go-to netminder, has been holding down the fort with a .915 save percentage. Missing from the Predators’ lineup are Luke Evangelista and Ondrej Pavel, which affects their forward depth.
Head-to-Head
These two teams have a storied rivalry, with Nashville slightly edging out Dallas in their overall meetings. The last three encounters have been nail-biters:
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Dallas Stars 3-2
Nashville Predators [02/11/2025]
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Dallas Stars 4-3
Nashville Predators [15/12/2024]
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Nashville Predators 2-1
Dallas Stars [05/02/2024]
Recent Form
Dallas Stars have been on a roll lately, securing five consecutive wins:
- Seattle Kraken – Win 1:3
- Seattle Kraken – Win 1:5
- Calgary Flames – Win 2:5
- Edmonton Oilers – Win 3:4
- Minnesota Wild – Win 3:0
Nashville Predators, on the other hand, have hit a rough patch, with just one win in their last five games:
- Philadelphia Flyers – Lost 2:1
- Vegas Golden Knights – Lost 1:3
- St. Louis Blues – Lost 2:3
- Carolina Hurricanes – Win 1:3
- St. Louis Blues – Lost 4:1
Wrap-Up
Dallas is riding high, bringing confidence and momentum into this matchup. They've been finding the back of the net with ease and shutting down opponents effectively. Nashville, struggling to find consistency, needs a shake-up to stop the slide. With their recent head-to-head encounters being so tightly contested, both teams know what's at stake. Dallas looks to extend their streak, while Nashville is desperate to turn things around.
Summary
This matchup pits two teams in very different forms against each other. With Dallas on a hot streak and Nashville trying to bounce back, it's a classic scenario of form versus the drive to rebound. Dallas’ offensive prowess, led by Hintz and Robertson, alongside their rock-solid defense, makes them tough to beat. Nashville will need Saros to stand tall in net and their forwards to step up. Given current form, Dallas might just have the upper hand in this one.
Match Odds Dallas Stars – Nashville Predators
Leon's odds are - on Dallas Stars winning on their territory.
At this moment our odds are equal to - on Nashville Predators visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are -.
