NHL Predictions: San Jose Sharks vs Dallas Stars, October 5th

Last Word on Hockey previews the October 5 matchup between the San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars, predicting a 3-2 victory for Dallas. The young Sharks enter the game after securing consecutive overtime wins against the Florida Panthers and Los Angeles Kings. Meanwhile, the Stars are looking to bounce back following two straight losses to Central Division opponents to begin their campaign.

Writer Dan Mount highlights San Jose's offensive contributions from young forwards Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, and Igor Chernyshov, alongside projected starting goaltender Yaroslav Askarov. Dallas has struggled offensively, scoring just once across two games courtesy of Miro Heiskanen, but Mount expects the Stars' defense and starting goaltender Jake Oettinger to carry them to a rebound win.