by Chuck Sommers
Thursday, Mar 23, 2023
Time: 9 p.m. ET
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Where to watch: ESPN, SNE, SN1, TVAS
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Stars -165, Penguins +140
BetMGM: Stars -165, Penguins +140
Caesars: Stars -165, Penguins +140
Season record
Penguins: 35-26-10
Stars: 38-19-14
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Penguins - Stars preview, prediction and analysis
On March 23, 2023, the Pittsburgh Penguins will face off against the Dallas Stars in a crucial game with playoff implications for both teams. The game will take place at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Both teams have a lot on the line in this game. The Penguins are looking to secure their position in the playoffs and potentially make a push for the top spot in the division. The Stars, meanwhile, are trying to claw their way back into the playoff race and need a win to keep their hopes alive.
The Penguins have been one of the most potent offensive teams in the NHL this season, averaging 3.5 goals per game. They are led by superstar center Sidney Crosby, who has been outstanding this season with 26 goals and 44 assists in just 54 games. The Penguins have also gotten a boost from the recent return of Evgeni Malkin, who had missed several games with an injury.
Defensively, the Penguins have been solid but not spectacular, allowing 2.9 goals per game. They are led by goaltender Tristan Jarry, who has been impressive in his last five starts, posting a .933 save percentage and a 1.80 goals-against average.
The Stars, on the other hand, have struggled to score goals this season, averaging just 2.6 per game. They are led by center Tyler Seguin, who has 18 goals and 29 assists on the season. The Stars will need more production from their top players if they hope to make a late-season push for the playoffs.
In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Penguins and Stars have played each other once this season, with the Penguins winning by a score of 5-3. However, both teams have undergone significant changes since their last meeting, so it's difficult to predict how the rematch will play out.
One key factor in this game could be special teams. The Penguins have the seventh-best power play in the NHL, while the Stars have the ninth-best penalty kill. If the Penguins can capitalize on their opportunities with the man advantage, it could give them a significant advantage in the game.
Overall, this game promises to be a hard-fought battle between two talented teams with a lot on the line. The Penguins will look to continue their strong offensive play and get contributions from their star players, while the Stars will look to shut down the Penguins' offense and get more production from their own top players.
In summary, the March 23 matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Dallas Stars is a game that could have significant playoff implications for both teams. It will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in what promises to be an intense and exciting game.
Prediction
Stars 5, Penguins 3
Projected lines
Penguins:
Jake Guentzel -- Sidney Crosby -- Rickard Rakell
Jason Zucker -- Evgeni Malkin -- Bryan Rust
Drew O'Connor -- Mikael Granlund -- Alex Nylander
Ryan Poehling -- Jeff Carter -- Josh Archibald
Pierre-Olivier Joseph -- Kris Letang
Brian Dumoulin -- Chad Ruhwedel
Mark Friedman -- Taylor Fedun
Tristan Jarry
Jake Guentzel -- Sidney Crosby -- Rickard Rakell
Jason Zucker -- Evgeni Malkin -- Bryan Rust
Drew O'Connor -- Mikael Granlund -- Alex Nylander
Ryan Poehling -- Jeff Carter -- Josh Archibald
Pierre-Olivier Joseph -- Kris Letang
Brian Dumoulin -- Chad Ruhwedel
Mark Friedman -- Taylor Fedun
Tristan Jarry
Stars:
Jason Robertson -- Roope Hintz -- Joe Pavelski
Jamie Benn -- Wyatt Johnston -- Evgenii Dadonov
Max Domi -- Radek Faksa -- Ty Dellandrea
Joel Kiviranta -- Luke Glendening -- Fredrik Olofsson
Miro Heiskanen -- Colin Miller
Esa Lindell -- Jani Hakanpaa
Ryan Suter -- Joel Hanley
Jake Oettinger
Jason Robertson -- Roope Hintz -- Joe Pavelski
Jamie Benn -- Wyatt Johnston -- Evgenii Dadonov
Max Domi -- Radek Faksa -- Ty Dellandrea
Joel Kiviranta -- Luke Glendening -- Fredrik Olofsson
Miro Heiskanen -- Colin Miller
Esa Lindell -- Jani Hakanpaa
Ryan Suter -- Joel Hanley
Jake Oettinger
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Chuck Sommers
About the Author:
Chuck Sommers has camped outside of sportsbooks since he can remember, learning the tricks and nuances of the trade. He still has nightmares of betting $5,000 on the Raiders in the Tuck Rule game but has since turned that to 25 years of veteran handicapping greatness. You can find him mostly in the shadows at the Red Rock or Aliante casinos wondering if the over is cashing on any given Sunday.
