NHL · Sunday, 11 October, MSK · PPG Paints Arena

Pittsburgh Penguins — Dallas Stars

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Model prediction and result

2:1 SOMissed
Pittsburgh Penguins31%
Draw in regulation22%
Dallas Stars47%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 2:1 SO: the model's most likely outcome, Dallas Stars to win (59% incl. overtime), did not happen. That happens: an outcome at 59% fails in about 41 matches out of 100 on average.

Dallas Stars are favourites: 59% to win including overtime and shootout.

6.0 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (6.0).

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 62%.

Why

  • Dallas Stars are more dangerous in attack: 3.3 expected goals against 2.7.
  • Pittsburgh Penguins: second game in two days — the model lowers their attack and defence.

Facts

  • Pittsburgh Penguins: 3 defeats in a row.
  • Last 5 meetings: Pittsburgh Penguins 1 win, Dallas Stars 4.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Pittsburgh Penguins — Dallas Stars2.8–3.3
Pittsburgh Penguins to win (incl. OT and shootout)41%
Dallas Stars to win (incl. OT and shootout)59%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)62%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)38%

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Form

Pittsburgh Penguins

  • 10.10away · Columbus Blue Jackets2:3 SO
  • 08.10away · Washington Capitals3:5
  • 06.10Winnipeg Jets2:3
  • 04.10Montreal Canadiens6:5 OT
  • 01.10away · Philadelphia Flyers7:0

Dallas Stars

  • 09.10away · Buffalo Sabres4:0
  • 06.10San Jose Sharks5:0
  • 04.10away · Nashville Predators1:2
  • 03.10St. Louis Blues0:4
  • 01.05away · Minnesota Wild2:5

Head to head

  • 29.03.2026Pittsburgh Penguins — Dallas Stars3:6
  • 08.12.2025Dallas Stars — Pittsburgh Penguins3:2 SO
  • 05.04.2025Dallas Stars — Pittsburgh Penguins3:5
  • 12.11.2024Pittsburgh Penguins — Dallas Stars1:7
  • 23.03.2024Dallas Stars — Pittsburgh Penguins4:2

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
14, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceFlorida Panthers732219–20-18
15, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionPittsburgh Penguins731325–22+37
16St. Louis Blues631221–18+37
24San Jose Sharks630316–23-76
25Dallas Stars621313–11+25
26Columbus Blue Jackets520316–21-54

Season 2026/27 · 2 points for a win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 47% will not happen in roughly 53 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →