Dallas Stars vs Montreal Canadiens
NHLThu, Oct 29 · 8:00 PM
Dallas Stars host Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM (ET) at American Airlines Center in the NHL.
- Competition
- NHL
- Start time
- Thursday, October 29, 2026, 8:00 PM (ET)
- Venue
- American Airlines Center, Dallas
- Where to watch
- ESPN+, Prime Video (Local) (In the United States · ESPN)
Preview in numbers
- Start time in the United States is 8:00 PM (ET) on Thursday October 29, 2026, live on ESPN+, Prime Video (Local) (ESPN).
- Dallas Stars have 4 wins and 1 defeat from their last 5.
- Montreal Canadiens have 3 wins and 2 defeats from their last 5.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
Odds comparison
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| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hurricanes | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 20 | WLWLW |
| 2 |  Bruins | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 19 | WWLWW |
| 3 |  Senators | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 16 | WLWLW |
| 4 |  Maple Leafs | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 16 | LWWWW |
| 5 |  Lightning | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | WWWLL |
| 6 |  Rangers | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 15 | LLWLL |
| 7 |  Devils | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | WLWWW |
| 8 |  Capitals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | LWWLW |
| 9 |  Islanders | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | WLWWL |
| 10 |  Canadiens | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | WLWLW |
| 11 |  Panthers | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12 | WWWLL |
| 12 |  Red Wings | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | WWLWL |
| 13 |  Sabres | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | LWLLL |
| 14 |  Penguins | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 11 | LLLWW |
| 15 |  Flyers | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 9 | LWWWL |
| 16 |  Blue Jackets | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 8 | LWLLW |
Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Oilers | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 17 | LWWWL |
| 2 |  Golden Knights | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 17 | WWLLL |
| 3 |  Mammoth | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 16 | WLWLW |
| 4 |  Wild | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 16 | WWLLW |
| 5 |  Kraken | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 15 | LLWWL |
| 6 |  Stars | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13 | LWWWW |
| 7 |  Avalanche | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13 | LWLLW |
| 8 |  Sharks | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 13 | LLWWL |
| 9 |  Jets | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | WLLLL |
| 10 |  Blues | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 11 | LLWWL |
| 11 |  Predators | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | LLWLL |
| 12 |  Ducks | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | LLLLW |
| 13 |  Flames | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 8 | WLWWW |
| 14 |  Kings | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 6 | LLWWL |
| 15 |  Blackhawks | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | LWWLL |
| 16 |  Canucks | 12 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 5 | LLLLL |
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FAQ
What time does Dallas Stars vs Montreal Canadiens start?
Dallas Stars vs Montreal Canadiens (NHL) starts on Thursday, October 29 at 8:00 PM (ET) at American Airlines Center.
Where to watch Dallas Stars vs Montreal Canadiens?
Dallas Stars vs Montreal Canadiens is shown on ESPN+ and Prime Video (Local).
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