Ottawa Senators vs Dallas Stars, Jan. 12, 2027
Ottawa Senators8-4-0, 16 pts- 7:00 PMCT
- 6:00 PMMT
- 5:00 PMPT
Dallas Stars7-3-1, 15 ptsThe Ottawa Senators visit the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET on Prime Video. The Senators arrive at 8-4-0 and the Stars at 7-3-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 12 | Prime Video | Scheduled |
Senators vs Stars Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Stars play at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
| Matchup | Ottawa Senators at Dallas Stars |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Prime Video |
| Venue | American Airlines Center, Dallas |
| Home team | Dallas Stars (Dallas, United States) |
| Away team | Ottawa Senators |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Senators vs Stars Start?
The Senators vs Stars start time is 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027. That is 7:00 PM Central, 6:00 PM Mountain and 5:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 8:00 PM | Ottawa |
| Central (CT) | 7:00 PM | Dallas |
| Mountain (MT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Senators vs Stars
Ottawa Senators at Dallas Stars is on Prime Video, with puck drop at 8:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Dallas and Ottawa markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Senators vs Stars in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Senators and the Stars meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 29 | Dallas StarsDALOttawa SenatorsOTT | Prime Video (Local) | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Jan 12 | Prime Video | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Senators and Stars
The Senators are 8-4-0, 2nd in the Atlantic Division with 16 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Stars are 7-3-1, 3rd in the Central with 15 points and 7-2-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8-4-0 | 16 | 5-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 38 | 34 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWLW | |
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 4-2-0 | 3-1-1 | 32 | 20 | W5 | 7-2-1 | WWWWW |
Next Game for the Senators and the Stars
Ottawa Senators
The Senators next play vs Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 14 |  Winnipeg JetsWPGOttawa SenatorsOTT | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Dallas Stars
The Stars next play at Boston Bruins on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on Prime Video.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 14 | Dallas StarsDAL Boston BruinsBOS | Prime Video | Scheduled |
FAQ About Senators vs Stars
What time is Senators vs Stars on Jan. 12?
8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM MT, 5:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Senators vs Stars on?
The game is on Prime Video. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Senators vs Stars being played?
At American Airlines Center in Dallas, home of the Dallas Stars. The Ottawa Senators are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Senators or the Stars?
The Senators. They are 8-4-0 with 16 points, against 7-3-1 and 15 points for the Stars.
How many times do the Senators and Stars play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Senators vs Stars count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Senators vs Stars end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Senators vs Stars on national TV?
Yes. Prime Video is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)