NHL action on Sunday features a matchup in Dallas, Texas between the Dallas Stars (19-5-5) and Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-5) at American Airlines Center, starting at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars sit in second place in the Western Conference. The Penguins are sixth in the Eastern Conference.
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Stars vs. Penguins: Dec. 7 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
- Time: 6 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 | 3.45 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.52 | 4th |
| Shots | 25.9 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 31.91% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.72% | 13th |
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.19 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.73 | 9th |
| Shots | 27.1 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 34.38% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.81% | 4th |
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Stars vs. Penguins Top Players
Stars
- With 13 goals and 25 assists this season, Mikko Rantanen is one of Dallas' leading contributors (38 points).
- Jason Robertson has 18 goals and 19 assists for Dallas to compile 37 total points (1.3 per game).
- With 33 points through 29 games (16 goals and 17 assists), Wyatt Johnston has been an important part of Dallas' offensive efforts this season.
- As Dallas' top goalie, Jake Oettinger has recorded 13 wins and 4 losses this season while giving up 48 goals with 470 saves.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has racked up 29 points (1.1 per game) for Pittsburgh, with 18 goals and 11 assists in 26 games (playing 19:04 per game).
- Evgeni Malkin has amassed 29 points this season, with nine goals and 20 assists.
- Bryan Rust has 21 points so far, including eight goals and 13 assists.
- Tristan Jarry is 9-2-0 this season, collecting 315 saves and allowing 30 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .913 save percentage (15th in the league).
Stars vs. Penguins Injury Report
Stars
Nils Lundkvist: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Matt Duchene: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Thomas Harley: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Lian Bichsel: Out (Lower Body),
Tyler Seguin: Out (Acl),
Adam Erne: Out (Lower Body)
Penguins
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Caleb Jones: Out (Lower Body),
Rickard Rakell: Out (Hand),
Jack St. Ivany: Out (Lower Body),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Justin Brazeau: Out (Upper Body),
Noel Acciari: Out (Upper Body)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Rangers | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/3/2025 | Devils | W 3-0 | Away |
| 12/5/2025 | Sharks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/7/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 12/9/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 7-2 | Home |
| 12/1/2025 | Flyers | W 5-1 | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Lightning | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |