Pregame analysis and predictions of the Dallas Stars vs. New York Islanders NHL game to be played on February 23, 2025 on ESPN.

After 14 days without a game, the New York Islanders are back in action to take on the Dallas Stars on Sunday night at UBS Arena. The Islanders went into the 4 Nations Face-Off break on a 6-3 to the Minnesota Wild on Feb.

Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) celebrates his goal as New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (28) looks on with referee Francois St. Laurent (8) calling the goal good during the second period of an NHL hockey game,

For their first game after a two-week break (Brock Nelson’s 4 Nations schedule excepted), the Islanders host the Dallas Stars, who are a top contender in the West. They do it with multiple blueliners returning to health and/or close to returning to the lineup.