The Dallas Stars have a 76% chance to make the 2026–27 NHL playoffs with a 10-6-2 record. Win Division: 8% · Wild Card: 32% · Presidents' Trophy: 1%. Updated daily via 100,000 Monte Carlo simulations of the remaining schedule.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Make Playoffs | 76% |
| Win Division | 8% |
| Wild Card | 32% |
| Presidents' Trophy | 1% |
| Win Stanley Cup | 3% |
The Dallas Stars are 4th in the Central Division at 10-6-2 (22 points) after 18 games, 10 points behind the Minnesota Wild.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Record (W-L-OTL) | 10-6-2 |
| Points | 22 |
| Games played | 18 |
| Place in the Central Division | 4th |
| Place in the Western Conference | 6th |
| Goals for / against | 52 / 49 (+3) |
| Next game | 2026-11-14 vs Buffalo Sabres |
| Rank | Team | Record | PTS | GP | GF | GA | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota Wild | 14-3-4 | 32 | 21 | 70 | 46 | +24 |
| 2 | Nashville Predators | 10-4-5 | 25 | 19 | 59 | 53 | +6 |
| 3 | Colorado Avalanche | 11-6-3 | 25 | 20 | 81 | 63 | +18 |
| 4 | Dallas Stars | 10-6-2 | 22 | 18 | 52 | 49 | +3 |
| 5 | Utah Mammoth | 10-8-2 | 22 | 20 | 66 | 69 | -3 |
| 6 | Winnipeg Jets | 9-8-3 | 21 | 20 | 61 | 68 | -7 |
| 7 | St. Louis Blues | 9-8-2 | 20 | 19 | 54 | 55 | -1 |
| 8 | Chicago Blackhawks | 5-13-1 | 11 | 19 | 42 | 78 | -36 |
The Dallas Stars currently hold a 10-6-2 record through 18 games of the 2026–27 season, accumulating 22 points. This places them 4th in the Central Division and 6th in the Western Conference. Their current trajectory projects them to finish with 101 points.
With 66 games remaining, the Stars have a strong 76% probability of making the playoffs. Fans can anticipate a competitive push for a postseason berth, even if their chances of winning the Central Division are 8% and the Presidents' Trophy are 1%. A Wild Card berth remains a significant possibility at 32%.
The Dallas Stars have navigated the first 18 games of the 2026–27 season with a solid 10-6-2 record, earning 22 points. The team has shown a positive goal differential, scoring 52 goals while allowing 49, resulting in a +3 differential which averages out to 0.17 goals per game. With 66 games still left on the schedule, the team has established a foundation for the remainder of the season.
To maintain their strong playoff probability and improve their divisional standing, the Dallas Stars must continue their consistent play over the remaining 66 games. Sustaining or enhancing their current goal differential of +3 will be crucial for securing a higher seed. Improving their position within the Central Division, where they currently sit 4th, is key to moving beyond the 32% Wild Card probability and solidifying a top-three divisional spot.
Yes, the Dallas Stars have a strong 76% probability of making the playoffs in the 2026–27 season. Their current record of 10-6-2 places them in a competitive position within the Western Conference with 22 points through 18 games.
The Dallas Stars' playoff odds for the 2026–27 season are currently 76% to make the playoffs. Specifically, they have an 8% chance to win their division and a 32% chance to secure a Wild Card spot.
The Dallas Stars currently have an 8% probability of winning the Central Division in the 2026–27 season. They are 4th in the division with 22 points through 18 games, indicating a challenging but not impossible path to the top spot.
The Dallas Stars have a 32% probability of securing a Wild Card spot in the 2026–27 playoffs. This is a significant pathway to the postseason, especially if they are unable to climb into the top three of the Central Division.
Probabilities generated via 100,000 Monte Carlo simulations of the remaining schedule · updated daily at 9 AM ET · data through 2026-11-12. How it works.