The Dallas Stars (34-16-8) take on the Carolina Hurricanes (34-17-5)' Saturday at PNC Arena. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Hurricanes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Stars have lost 4 straight, but they tallied a point in 2 of them. The latest setback was a 4-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators as -163 favorites Thursday. The Stars were outshot 30-15, and G Jake Oettinger was pulled after allowing 3 goals on 11 shots. The only bright spot was C Joe Pavelski ended a 12-game goalless drought.
The Canes have won 4 straight and 6 of 7. C Sebastian Aho sent everyone home happy Thursday night as he scored the lone goal with 18 seconds to go in the game to beat the Florida Panthers. G Pyotr Kochetkov stopped all 45 shots that came his way.
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