The Dallas Stars (30-17-1, in the Central Division) came up with a key win Friday night, taking down the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 at American Airlines Center. Dallas will have a quick turnaround, hitting the road to face the Blues (23-22-4, in the Central Division) on Saturday in St. Louis.

Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene has scored a lot of goals in his NHL career. He has scored 358 of them to be exact, thanks to his early third-period goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.

The Vegas Golden Knights had multiple opportunities to tie their game against the Dallas Stars late in the third period but were stonewalled by the Dallas' defense, losing to the Stars,

Chris Tanev is the Toronto Maple Leafs’ most important defenceman this season, and he’s played better than advertised, halfway through his first season with his hometown club.

When the Dallas Stars face off against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday at 7:30 PM ET, will Matt Duchene score a goal? Below, we analyze the numbers and trends you need to know before making any prop bets.

St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) unloads a shot past Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene (95) during first period action on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Enterprise Center.

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The Vegas Golden Knights picked up a big win against the St. Louis Blues and are hoping to carry the momentum into tonight's game against the Dallas Stars.

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BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars host the Vegas Golden Knights in Western Conference play. Dallas has a 29-17-1 record overall and a 17-7-1 record on its home ice. The Stars have a +30 scoring differential, with 147 total goals scored and 117 given up.

Two of the Western Conference's top teams meet in a nationally televised game at the American Airlines Center on Friday night.