The Dallas Stars are the hottest team in the Central.
With four wins on the trot, Dallas (32-14-9, 3rd in the Central Division) has two more games against division opponents before the three-week Winter Olympics break begins later this week. First up is a home game against the Winnipeg Jets (22-25-7, 6th in the Central Division).
Here’s everything you need to know for Monday night’s matchup:
Dallas Stars vs. Winnipeg Jets
Sports Roundup
When: Monday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: American Airlines Center
TV/streaming: Victory+/FOX4
Radio: Sportsradio 96.7/1310 The Ticket
Bottom line
The Dallas Stars look to keep a four-game win streak alive when they host the Winnipeg Jets.
Dallas has a 32-14-9 record overall and a 10-4-1 record in Central Division play. The Stars have gone 17-3-4 in games their opponents serve more penalty minutes.
Winnipeg is 22-25-7 overall and 6-7-2 against the Central Division. The Jets have a 7-11-5 record in games decided by a goal.
The teams match up Monday for the third time this season. The Stars won the previous meeting 4-3.
Top performers
Mikko Rantanen has scored 19 goals with 47 assists for the Stars. Matt Duchene has six goals and one assist over the last 10 games.
Mark Scheifele has 27 goals and 38 assists for the Jets. Kyle Connor has scored three goals with seven assists over the past 10 games.
Last 10 games
Stars: 6-4-0, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.8 assists, 2.5 penalties and 5.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game.
Jets: 5-3-2, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.7 assists, 2.5 penalties and 5.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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