Can the Dallas Stars finally break out of their lengthy slump this week?
Their next attempt to get back on track takes place Tuesday night when the Stars (27-13-9) host the Boston Bruins (28-19-2) at the American Airlines Center.
Dallas is coming off a disheartening loss on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Lightning and has lost 10 of its last 12 games. Boston enters the game on the other end of the spectrum, riding a six-game winning streak.
Here’s everything to know about Dallas’ next matchup.
Sports Roundup
Dallas Stars vs. Boston Bruins
When: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas
TV/streaming: TNT/HBO MAX
Radio: Sportsradio 96.7/1310 The Ticket
Bottom line
Dallas has a 27-13-9 record overall and a 12-7-3 record in home games. The Stars rank eighth in NHL play with 160 total goals (averaging 3.3 per game).
Boston has an 11-11-1 record on the road and a 28-19-2 record overall. The Bruins have a +13 scoring differential, with 162 total goals scored and 149 given up.
The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting this season between the two clubs.
Top performers
Jason Robertson has 27 goals and 29 assists for the Stars. Wyatt Johnston has five goals and three assists over the past 10 games.
Morgan Geekie has 25 goals and 17 assists for the Bruins. Marat Khusnutdinov has six goals and four assists over the last 10 games.
Last 10 games
Stars: 2-6-2, averaging 2.4 goals, 3.8 assists, 3.7 penalties and 7.7 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.
Bruins: 8-1-1, averaging 4.1 goals, 7.6 assists, 4.4 penalties and 13.2 penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game.
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