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by Erik Gibbs in NHL Picks
The Dallas Stars face the Carolina Hurricanes this Saturday. Dallas opened the season with three straight wins – back-to-back 5-4 victories on the road and a 5-2 home win – but then faltered with four consecutive losses (three in regulation and one in overtime). This slide has left the Stars at 3-3-1 early on. In their recent losses Dallas often surrendered multiple goals (for example, giving up five to Vancouver and Columbus) and have alternated goaltenders. The team scored 15 goals in its first three games but only managed 6 across the next four, underscoring how Dallas's offense has cooled.
Carolina meanwhile stormed out to a 5-0 start in October. The Hurricanes have been one of the NHL's highest-scoring teams, erupting for at least four goals in each of their first five games (including a 6-3 win over New Jersey and a 5-1 win at San Jose).
Under coach Rod Brind'Amour the Canes have played well at both ends, and their first loss came only on Oct. 20 with a 4-1 road defeat at Vegas. At 5-1-0, Carolina sits atop its division and has shown a balanced attack and solid defensive structure. The contrast in form – Carolina's near-perfect start versus Dallas's losing skid – is stark.
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Carolina Hurricanes vs Dallas Stars Form
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Carolina Hurricanes and Dallas Stars Latest Matches
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Carolina Hurricanes against Dallas Stars : Head to Head (H2H)
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Carolina Hurricanes - Dallas Stars Key Points
- The Hurricanes are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games
- The Stars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games
- The Over is 2-3 in the Canes' last 5 games
- The Over is 2-3 in the Stars' last 5 games
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Our Carolina Hurricanes vs Dallas Stars Prediction
On Dallas's side, rookie center Wyatt Johnston has provided a spark. Johnston leads the Stars with 5 goals and 8 points in 7 games. Veteran center Roope Hintz has also been productive, adding 1 goal and 7 assists (8 points total) so far. These two have generated much of Dallas's offense early on, while the rest of the roster has contributed more sparingly.
For Carolina, second-year forward Seth Jarvis (7 goals, 11 points) has been the team's offensive leader, and captain Sebastian Aho has chipped in 3 goals and 6 assists for 9 points. Jarvis's scoring prowess and Aho's playmaking anchor a balanced Hurricanes attack.
Considering recent trends, Carolina appears stronger heading into this matchup. The Hurricanes' high-scoring attack and near-perfect start give them a clear advantage. Dallas still boasts firepower (21 goals in 7 games) but has shown defensive lapses and difficulty winning late games. On balance, a neutral analysis gives Carolina the edge, although a single explosive game by Dallas could make it close. Overall, Carolina's consistency and form suggest they are more likely to win, while Dallas will need to rediscover its offense to challenge. Our prediction for Dallas Stars vs Carolina Hurricanes: Carolina to win.
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