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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Dallas Stars Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 06-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Columbus Blue Jackets 1-3 Dallas Stars
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Columbus arrives at Dallas in desperate straits. The Blue Jackets sit 16th in the NHL standings with just 1 win in 8 games and a goal differential of minus-13. Dallas, by contrast, occupies 6th place with 5 wins in 14 outings and has been substantially more efficient in both ends of the ice. This is a matchup between a team in freefall and one that, despite recent inconsistency, remains a legitimate playoff contender.
Team form
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus has lost all five of its most recent games, surrendering 23 goals while scoring only 11. The defensive structure has collapsed; they conceded 7 to Florida, 6 to Toronto, and 5 to St. Louis. Even in defeat, they managed 3 goals in two of those losses, suggesting their attack is not entirely broken, but the leakiness at the back is the core problem. They have won just once in their last eight matches.
Dallas Stars
Dallas has been more convincing, posting a 3-2 record over its last five games. The Stars shut out Chicago 4-0 and San Jose 5-0, demonstrating they can impose their system defensively when it matters. They conceded only 5 goals across those five outings—a stark contrast to Columbus's 23. Their offence has also been sharper, averaging 3.2 goals per game in that span. A loss to Colorado aside, Dallas has shown the hallmarks of a team that can control games.
Head-to-head
No prior meetings between these teams in the available record.
Key factors
The gulf in recent form is the dominant factor here. Columbus has allowed 4.6 goals per game over its last five matches; Dallas has conceded just 1.0. The Blue Jackets' defensive discipline has evaporated, and Dallas's ability to transition quickly and finish chances has been evident in their shutout wins. Columbus will need to tighten its structure significantly, but there is little in their recent pattern to suggest they can do so against a Dallas side that has been clinical when given space. Dallas's power play and penalty kill will likely determine the margin if the game remains close.
Prediction
Dallas should be favoured heavily here. The Stars' defensive solidity and offensive efficiency stand in sharp relief against Columbus's vulnerability. The Blue Jackets' one win in eight games and their haemorrhaging defence make them a poor bet, even at home. Dallas has shown it can dominate possession and limit chances; Columbus has shown it cannot. The model expects Dallas to prevail comfortably, and the underlying form supports that conclusion.
Dallas is the clear favourite and should win this fixture. Columbus's recent collapse—both defensively and in terms of overall results—leaves little reason to back them here. The Stars' recent shutout performances and superior goal differential make them a strong pick to extend the Blue Jackets' misery.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Edmonton Oilers | 15 | 9 | 2 | 24 |
| 2 |  Minnesota Wild | 16 | 10 | 3 | 23 |
| 3 |  Vegas Golden Knights | 16 | 7 | 5 | 20 |
| 4 |  Colorado Avalanche | 15 | 9 | 5 | 19 |
| 5 |  Utah Mammoth | 15 | 7 | 6 | 18 |
| 6 |  Dallas Stars | 14 | 5 | 5 | 17 |
| 7 |  Seattle Kraken | 14 | 6 | 5 | 17 |
| 8 |  St. Louis Blues | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 |
| 9 |  Nashville Predators | 14 | 4 | 4 | 15 |
| 10 |  San Jose Sharks | 16 | 2 | 8 | 15 |
| 11 |  Calgary Flames | 15 | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 12 |  Anaheim Ducks | 14 | 5 | 7 | 13 |
| 13 |  Winnipeg Jets | 15 | 4 | 8 | 11 |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Kings | 13 | 2 | 7 | 10 |
| 15 |  Chicago Blackhawks | 15 | 3 | 10 | 9 |
| 16 |  Vancouver Canucks | 16 | 1 | 12 | 7 |
| 1 |  Carolina Hurricanes | 16 | 11 | 2 | 26 |
| 2 |  Boston Bruins | 16 | 8 | 4 | 23 |
| 3 |  Montreal Canadiens | 14 | 6 | 3 | 20 |
| 4 |  Ottawa Senators | 16 | 7 | 6 | 19 |
| 5 |  Tampa Bay Lightning | 13 | 7 | 3 | 18 |
| 6 |  New Jersey Devils | 14 | 7 | 5 | 18 |
| 7 |  Florida Panthers | 15 | 6 | 5 | 18 |
| 8 |  Toronto Maple Leafs | 16 | 7 | 6 | 18 |
| 9 |  Buffalo Sabres | 14 | 5 | 4 | 17 |
| 10 |  Detroit Red Wings | 15 | 5 | 5 | 17 |
| 11 |  Washington Capitals | 13 | 7 | 5 | 16 |
| 12 |  New York Islanders | 14 | 5 | 5 | 16 |
| 13 |  New York Rangers | 15 | 7 | 7 | 15 |
| 14 |  Pittsburgh Penguins | 14 | 2 | 7 | 12 |
| 15 |  Philadelphia Flyers | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 16 |  Columbus Blue Jackets | 12 | 1 | 7 | 10 |
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