Dallas Stars playoff chances and predictions 2026–27: 90% to make the playoffs
Model prediction: 90% to make the playoffs, 6.8% to win the Stanley Cup, 105 projected points (likely 88–122). 8-5-1 with 17 points in 14 games through Nov 1. Odds from simulated seasons using official NHL data.
| Record | 8-5-1 |
|---|---|
| Points | 17 in 14 games |
| Goal difference | +7 |
| Division | Central (Western Conference) |
Season forecast
| Projected points | 105 (likely range 88–122) |
|---|---|
| Make the playoffs | 90% |
| Win the division | 25% |
| Reach the second round | 50% |
| Reach the conference final | 27% |
| Reach the Stanley Cup Final | 15% |
| Win the Stanley Cup | 6.8% |
| Win the Presidents' Trophy | 4.4% |
Next games
| Date | Opponent | Win chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM ET | at Washington Capitals | 55% |
| Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM ET | at Columbus Blue Jackets | 56% |
| Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PM ET | vs San Jose Sharks | 75% |
Recent results
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | vs Columbus Blue Jackets | W 3–1 |
| Oct 29 | vs Montréal Canadiens | L 2–5 |
| Oct 27 | vs New Jersey Devils | L 1–5 |
| Oct 25 | vs New York Islanders | W 6–3 |
| Oct 22 | vs Winnipeg Jets | W 3–2 (OT) |
Players
| Player | Position | Projected goals above average |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | Left wing | +9.6 |
| Miro Heiskanen | Defence | +8.3 |
| Wyatt Johnston | Centre | +6.1 |
| Mikko Rantanen | Right wing | +4.2 |
| Roope Hintz | Centre | +3.3 |
| Esa Lindell | Defence | +2.5 |
| Thomas Harley | Defence | +1.7 |
| Joel Kiviranta | Left wing | +0.2 |
| Matt Duchene | Centre | +0.1 |
| Jamie Benn | Left wing | +0.0 |
| Casey DeSmith | – | |
| Jake Oettinger | – | |
| Justin Hryckowian | Centre | −0.2 |
| Oskar Bäck | Centre | −0.4 |
| Sam Steel | Centre | −0.5 |
| David Perron | Left wing | −0.5 |
| Tyler Seguin | Centre | −0.6 |
| Kyle Capobianco | Defence | −0.6 |
| Radek Faksa | Centre | −0.8 |
| Colin Blackwell | Centre | −0.9 |
| Arttu Hyry | Right wing | −2.4 |
| Nils Lundkvist | Defence | −2.9 |
| Tyler Myers | Defence | −3.5 |
| Lian Bichsel | Defence | −6.8 |
Central Division
| Team | Points | Projected | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Wild | 23 | 108 | 93% |
| Utah Mammoth | 18 | 100 | 78% |
| Dallas Stars | 17 | 105 | 90% |
| Colorado Avalanche | 17 | 105 | 89% |
| St. Louis Blues | 15 | 94 | 59% |
| Nashville Predators | 15 | 89 | 38% |
| Winnipeg Jets | 11 | 79 | 11% |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 9 | 72 | 4% |