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Two teams heading in different directions meet up on Tuesday night, as the Dallas Stars play host to the Anaheim Ducks.
The Ducks were the darlings of the NHL in the first couple of months of the season. From a young and exciting team that was putting up big numbers and getting great goaltending from Lukas Dostal. At one point, Anaheim was contending for the top spot in the Pacific Division.
However, things have not been as Hollywood-esque for the Ducks. The team has lost nine straight games and 11 of its last 12. Anaheim has gone from a top postseason contender to falling out of the playoff picture altogether.
Heading into Tuesday night, the Ducks are sixth in the Pacific Division, three points back of the last Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.
The Stars are well-positioned to play well into the spring. Though the team has struggled to keep up with the mighty Colorado Avalanche, Dallas has more than enough firepower to have a nice postseason run.
The Stars enter the game second in the Central, 12 points back of the Avs.
NHL HOCKEY
Dallas Stars (26-10-9) vs. Anaheim Ducks (21-21-3)
When: Tuesday, January 13
Time: 10 p.m. ET
Where: Honda Center (Anaheim, Calif.)
Channel: TNT, truTV
Check out the NHL standings and scores here