New Jersey Devils routed Dallas Stars 5-1

The New Jersey Devils routed the Dallas Stars 5-1 on the road Wednesday at American Airlines Center.

The margin of victory was 4 goals, and the two teams combined for 6 goals. The win moves the Devils to 8-4 on the season.

The Stars fall to 7-5. They are 4-1 over their last 5 games.

The Stars are 3rd in the Central Division.

Across the season so far, the Devils are scoring 3.4 goals per game and allowing 2.8, while the Stars are scoring 2.8 and allowing 2.1. Despite the result, the Stars still hold the better point differential, +8 to +8.

Up next, the Devils visit the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, October 30. The Stars host the Montreal Canadiens on Friday, October 30.

The 6 combined goals were above the 5.6 goals these two teams’ games have averaged this season.

By the numbers

• Final: New Jersey Devils 5, Dallas Stars 1
• Margin: 4 goals · Combined: 6 goals
• Devils: 8-4 overall · 6-2 at home · 2-2 on the road · last 5: L-W-W-W-W
• Stars: 7-5 overall · 4-3 at home · 3-2 on the road · last 5: W-W-W-W-L
• Venue: American Airlines Center

Starting with the 2026-27 season, NHL teams play 84 regular-season games, up from 82. Teams earn two points for a win and one point for a loss in overtime or a shootout. Sixteen teams make the playoffs: the top three in each division plus two wild cards per conference.

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