FINAL
January 12, 2026 β’ Crypto.com Arena
NHL PREVIEW β’ January 12, 2026
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Dallas Stars faces Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena.
Dallas Stars
Visiting Side
Los Angeles Kings
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
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Dallas Stars
VS
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Los Angeles Kings
Projected Score
DAL 4
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LOS 3
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 3 categories
- Dallas Stars has a significantly better goal differential (+0.6).
Dallas Stars
STAT
Los Angeles Kings
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Los Angeles Kings plays on familiar turf at Crypto.com Arena.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Dallas Stars Could Win
Dallas Stars averages 3.4 goals per game offensively.
Why Los Angeles Kings Could Win
Los Angeles Kings responds with a scoring rate of 2.8 goals per game.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Dallas Stars's stronger goaltending holds up against the offensive pressure.
Game Details
Crypto.com Arena
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Dallas Stars (50.1%)
Los Angeles Kings (49.9%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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