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December 29, 2026 β’ Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa
NHL PREVIEW β’ December 29, 2026
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Dallas Stars (2-3-1, 5 PTS) faces Ottawa Senators (5-2-0, 10 PTS) at Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa.
Dallas Stars
Visiting Side
Record
2-3-1, 5 PTS
Ottawa Senators
Home Side
Record
5-2-0, 10 PTS
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
52%
Dallas Stars
VS
48%
Ottawa Senators
Projected Score
DAL 4
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OTT 3
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 3 categories
- Dallas Stars has an elite goaltending advantage (.0.902 Save %).
Dallas Stars
STAT
Ottawa Senators
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Ottawa Senators plays on familiar turf at Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Dallas Stars Could Win
Dallas Stars averages 3.3 goals per game offensively.
Why Ottawa Senators Could Win
Ottawa Senators responds with a scoring rate of 3.0 goals per game.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Dallas Stars's stronger goaltending holds up against the offensive pressure.
Game Details
Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Goals
Tim Stutzle
5
Team Assists
Tim Stutzle
6
Team Goals
Mikko Rantanen
2
Team Assists
Mikko Rantanen
4
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Dallas Stars (50.6%)
Ottawa Senators (49.4%)
Total Submissions: 70 circles
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