The 2025-26 NHL season kicks off with a Central Division clash as the Dallas Stars visit the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Canada Life Centre. The puck drops at 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT, and fans can catch the action live on ESPN+ in the USA and TSN3 in Canada.
Season Opener Preview: Dallas Stars vs Winnipeg Jets
Both teams are coming off strong 2024-25 campaigns. The Winnipeg Jets finished as Presidents’ Trophy winners, boasting the NHL’s best regular-season record and the league’s stingiest defense, allowing just 190 goals (2.3 per game). Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars were offensive juggernauts, scoring 275 goals (3.4 per game), ranking third in the NHL.
Despite Winnipeg’s regular-season dominance (3-1 vs Dallas), the Stars had the last laugh, eliminating the Jets in six games during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tonight’s matchup is more than just a season opener—it’s a revenge game.
Betting Odds & Score Prediction
The betting line favors Dallas Stars (-115) with an over/under set at 5.5 goals. Expect a tight contest, but with Winnipeg missing key players like Adam Lowry, Dylan Samberg, and Cole Perfetti, Dallas may have the edge. Predicted score: Dallas Stars 3, Winnipeg Jets 2.
How to Watch the Game
- USA: Stream on ESPN+
- Canada: Watch on TSN3
- Radio: The Ticket 96.7-FM / 1310-AM (Dallas), 680 CJOB (Winnipeg)
Players to Watch
- Dallas: Matt Duchene (82 pts last season), Tyler Seguin (54 career pts vs Jets)
- Winnipeg: Kyle Connor (97 pts last season), Nikita Chibrikov (rising star)
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