Stars vs Islanders Picks and Prediction – 2/24/2025

The Dallas Stars complete a back-to-back on Sunday when visiting the New York Islanders after playing on the road Saturday versus the New Jersey Devils. Dallas is 35-18-2 with 72 points and second in the Central Division, nine points behind first-place Winnipeg. Before the 4-Nations Face Off break, Dallas defeated the San Jose Sharks 8-3 to snap a two-game losing streak. Keep up to date with all the NHL action, with our NHL picks.

Matt Duchene leads Dallas in goals with 22, assists with 33, and points with 55. In goal, Jake Oettinger is 26-12-2 with a goals-against average of 2.35 and a save percentage of .911. Dallas has a goals-for average of 3.27 a goal-against average of 2.51. Dallas’ power play is 21st in the NHL and its penalty kill is second.

The New York Islanders look to snap a two-game losing streak with a victory at home on Sunday when hosting the Dallas Stars. New York is 25-23-7 with 58 points and four points behind the second and final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. New York lost to the Minnesota Wild 6-3 in its final game before the break for the 4-Nations Face Off.

Anders Lee is leading New York in goals scored with 23 and points with 41, while Bo Horvat is the leader in assists with 21. In goal, Ilya Sorokin is 20-16-4 with a goals-against average of 2.69 and a save percentage of .908. New York has a 2.73 goals-for average and a 2.93 goals-against average. New York's power play is last in the NHL and its penalty kill is next to last.

The New York Islanders will win on Sunday when hosting the Dallas Stars. New York has won eight of its last 10. New York has lowered its goals-against average to 2.93 and Islanders’ goalie Ilya Sorokin has a 2.69 goals-against average with 20 wins in 40 appearances. Dallas has won six of its last eight but the Stars have lost two of the last three. Final Score Prediction New York Islanders win 2-1.