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The NHL slate on Tuesday includes a matchup between the Dallas Stars (3-2) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (2-3), starting at 8 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Stars are 10th (with 6 points) in the Western Conference and the Blue Jackets are 12th (4 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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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
- One of Dallas' top offensive players this season is Mikko Rantanen, who has recorded seven points in five games.
- Thomas Harley has one goal and five assists for Dallas to compile six total points (1.2 per game).
- On 17 shots (for one goal) and five assists, Roope Hintz has recorded six points this season.
- Across four games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 3-1-0. During those games, he's allowed 12 goals while recording 114 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Kirill Marchenko has scored five goals (1.0 per game) and collected one assist (0.2 per game), fueling the Columbus offense with six total points (1.2 per game). He takes 4.4 shots per game, shooting 22.7%.
- Dmitri Voronkov is a top offensive contributor for Columbus with five total points this season. He has scored two goals and added three assists in five games.
- Boone Jenner's one goal and three assists add up to four points this season.
- Jet Greaves is 1-2-0 this season, compiling 76 saves and allowing six goals (2.0 goals against average) with a .927 save percentage (11th in the league).
Stars vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Stars
Jamie Benn: Out (Lung),
Luke Krys: Out (Achilles),
Chase Wheatcroft: Out (Wrist),
Kyle McDonald: Out (Knee),
Oskar Back: Out (Undisclosed),
Nils Lundkvist: Out (Lower Body),
Matt Duchene: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Luca Marrelli: Out (Shoulder),
Miles Wood: Out (Upper Body),
Erik Gudbranson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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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 |