Dallas Stars host Tampa Bay Lightning after overtime win
The Dallas Stars will play against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday at 8 p.m. EDT. This matchup comes after Dallas won a close game against the Anaheim Ducks, winning 4-3 in overtime. The Stars have a strong record of 43 wins and 21 losses, including 25 wins at home. They are among the top teams in scoring, with a total of 227 goals this season, averaging 3.4 goals per game. The Lightning have a record of 39 wins, 23 losses, and 5 overtime losses, with a mixed record of 15 wins and 15 losses on the road. This game will be the second meeting between the teams this season. The Stars won the first game 4-2. Key players to watch include Mikko Rantanen from the Stars, who has scored 29 goals and made 45 assists. Roope Hintz has also been strong, with three goals and 14 assists in the last ten games. For the Lightning, Brayden Point leads with 32 goals and 34 assists, while Jake Guentzel has six goals and three assists in his past ten games. Both teams have recently played well, with the Stars going 6-3-1 in their last ten games and averaging 3.9 goals per game. The Lightning also have a 6-3-1 record, averaging 3.1 goals, but allowing fewer goals on average than the Stars. Currently, there are no injuries reported for either team.