Edmonton Oilers face Dallas Stars after recent hat trick

The Edmonton Oilers will face off against the Dallas Stars tonight in Edmonton. The game starts at 10 p.m. EDT. The Oilers are coming off a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Seattle Kraken, where Ryan Nugent-Hopkins achieved a hat trick. Edmonton has a solid record of 41 wins, 24 losses, and 5 overtime losses. They have performed well at home, with 22 wins out of 36 games. The Oilers rank seventh in the NHL, scoring a total of 229 goals this season, which averages to 3.3 goals per game. Dallas holds a record of 45 wins, 21 losses, and 4 overtime losses. They have struggled on the road with 18 wins out of 34 games. The Stars have scored 235 goals while allowing 180, giving them a scoring differential of +55. Tonight's game marks the third matchup between these teams this season. The Oilers won the last game 5-4, with Zach Hyman scoring two goals in that contest. Top players to watch include Evan Bouchard, who has 13 goals and 42 assists for Edmonton, and Matt Duchene, who leads Dallas with 27 goals and 44 assists. Both teams come into this game with no reported injuries.