Predators have closed the gap in the shootout era: 46-51 since 2005.
Dallas Stars vs Nashville Predators Head-to-Head
Stars hold a slight edge in 121 all-time meetings; Predators have narrowed the gap in the shootout era.
At a glance
Dallas Stars vs Nashville Predators insights
Stars won 3-2 on Feb 28, 2026
6 playoff games between these franchises.
Stars built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 15 of 23 decided meetings (65%) (plus 1 tie). In the shootout era they are 51-46 against each other (53% Stars). They have crossed paths in the postseason 6 times. Stars currently hold a 3-game winning streak between the teams. Games average a 2.1-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Stars' 7-goal win. Across the last 20 decided meetings Stars hold a 12-8 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. The 2010s produced the deepest sample with 48 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1998, so the rivalry has spanned 28 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Stars won 3-2 on Feb 28, 2026. Through the 2020s Stars have led 16-14 between the teams.
Recent Games
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | DAL | NSH | 3โ2 | DAL |
| Nov 8, 2025 | NSH | DAL | 4โ5 | DAL |
| Oct 26, 2025 | NSH | DAL | 2โ3 | DAL |
| Apr 16, 2025 | NSH | DAL | 5โ1 | NSH |
| Apr 3, 2025 | DAL | NSH | 5โ1 | DAL |
| Dec 12, 2024 | DAL | NSH | 1โ4 | NSH |
| Oct 10, 2024 | NSH | DAL | 3โ4 | DAL |
| Feb 15, 2024 | NSH | DAL | 2โ9 | DAL |
| Jan 12, 2024 | DAL | NSH | 3โ6 | NSH |
| Jan 6, 2024 | DAL | NSH | 3โ4 | NSH |
All-Time Record
| Season โ | DAL โ | NSH โ | Games โ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025โ26 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024โ25 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2023โ24 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2022โ23 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021โ22 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2020โ21 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 2019โ20 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2018โ19 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 2017โ18 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2016โ17 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Matchup Insights
Frequently Asked Questions: Dallas Stars vs Nashville Predators
Methodology & Data Sources
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Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators have played in the NHL since 1998.