Canadiens to Face Stars in Dallas Thursday
The Montreal Canadiens and Dallas Stars meet for the first time this season on Thursday night.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Hockey
The Montreal Canadiens travel to Dallas to take on the Stars on Thursday at 7 p.m. CST. This matchup marks the first meeting between the two clubs this season.
Why it matters
Both teams enter the game with strong early-season records, with Montreal riding a three-game winning streak and Dallas maintaining a solid home performance.
Dallas holds a 4-2-0 home record with 32 goals scored and 24 allowed, while Montreal enters with a 3-1-1 road record and 62 total penalties. The Canadiens are averaging 5.2 penalties per game.
The players
Mikko Rantanen
He is a professional hockey player who has recorded six goals and eight assists for the Dallas Stars this season.
Nicholas Suzuki
He is a professional hockey player who has contributed five goals and seven assists for the Montreal Canadiens this season.
The details
Montreal arrives in Dallas looking to extend a three-game winning streak. The game features individual offensive contributors, including Mikko Rantanen for the Stars and Nicholas Suzuki for the Canadiens.
Timeline
Thursday, 7 p.m. CST
Season Trajectory
This game allows both teams to solidify their standing early in the 2025-26 campaign. A win for either side will have immediate implications for their respective positions in the playoff race.
Montreal enters the game averaging 5.2 penalties per game, which may impact their defensive rotation if they remain undisciplined. Fantasy owners should monitor the production of Mikko Rantanen and Nicholas Suzuki as they face off in this contest.
The takeaway
Fans should pay attention to how the Canadiens' road discipline holds up against the Stars at home. Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities early in the season, making special teams efficiency a key factor to watch.
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