Seattle Kraken Face Off Against Dallas Stars in Back-to-Back NHL Matchup

The Seattle Kraken and the Dallas Stars clashed on Sunday, October 13, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, in a highly anticipated NHL matchup. This game marked the second outing for both teams in as many days, with each side having played the previous evening. The Kraken, who lost their season opener 3-2 to the St. Louis Blues, were looking to bounce back after a tough start. In their previous game, the Kraken managed only two goals, scored by Eeli Tolvanen and Vince Dunn, and struggled on the power play, failing to convert any opportunities.

The Dallas Stars, on the other hand, began their season on a positive note with a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators. Mason Marchment led the Stars with two goals, while Roope Hintz and Jason Robertson each scored one. Logan Stankoven contributed with three assists, making him the team’s leader in points after the first game. Despite their strong offensive performance, the Stars’ defense allowed 36 shots, which is the highest in the league after one game.

Going into the matchup, the Stars were favored at home, with odds of -205 on the moneyline compared to the Kraken’s +170. The total for the game was set at 6 goals. The game was broadcast on ESPN+ and available for live streaming on platforms like Fubo.

In terms of injuries, the Stars were without Mavrik Bourque due to an undisclosed issue, while Mathew Dumba was listed as questionable with a lower body injury. The Kraken, however, had no players listed on their injury report.

The matchup was expected to be closely contested, with both teams playing their second game in two days. The Stars had the advantage of playing both games on their home ice, which was seen as a significant factor in their favor).