Sat Nov 01 21:40:00 UTC 2025: Stars Prepare for Saturday Night Matchup Against Panthers

FRISCO, TX – The Dallas Stars are gearing up to face the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Saturday, November 1, at Amerant Bank Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.

Fans can watch the game on Victory+ or listen on The Ticket 96.7-FM and 1310-AM. Live stats will be available on the NHL Game Center, and a watch party will be held at PGA Frisco.

Both teams are dealing with key injuries. The Panthers will be without leaders Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk, while the Stars are missing Roope Hintz and Matt Duchene. Duchene participated in Friday’s practice but not in line rushes. Oskar Bäck skated in line rushes and may return.

Despite the injuries, Stars defenseman Thomas Harley expects a tough challenge. “They’re a good team,” Harley said. “Obviously missing Barkov and Tkachuk, they’re a little different, but we’re missing Roope Hintz and Matt Duchene, so it evens out. They’re still a very good team and we’re going to have our hands full with them.”

The Stars are focusing on improving their offensive output, having scored only two goals in their last two games and 12 in the last seven. “I think we can be a lot better in every aspect of our game,” defenseman Miro Heiskanen said, emphasizing the need to relieve pressure on goalie Jake Oettinger. “We’re defending a lot right now and Jakey has to make a lot of big saves. We’d like to help him a little more and play more in the offensive zone.”

Adam Erne, who scored his first goal of the season in Thursday’s game against the Lightning, will look to contribute to the offense. He has 32 hits in eight games, ranking second on the team. Panthers forward Brad Marchand enters Saturday’s contest riding a three-game point streak, earning five points (2-3—5) during that span. Marchand leads Florida skaters in scoring with 11 points (5-6—11) in 10 games played this season, averaging 1.10 points per game.

Key Stats:

  • Adam Erne leads the Stars in hits per 60 minutes (23.43).
  • Wyatt Johnston leads the Stars in faceoffs taken (147) and won 73 percent of his faceoffs against Tampa Bay (8-of-11).
  • The Panthers lead the NHL in hits per game over the past three seasons (28.1).

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