The Dallas Stars will try to extend their winning streak to three games Thursday when they take the ice at Nationwide Arena to face the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Dallas is 44-27-8 all time against Columbus, including a 22-14-2 record on home ice.
Here’s what to know about the matchup:
When: Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m.
TV/streaming: Prime Video/ESPN+
Radio: Sportsradio 96.7/1310 The Ticket
The Stars’ offense has been driven by a standout duo led by Jason Robertson. The veteran winger has 18 points in 15 games, with eight goals and 10 assists, once again establishing himself as Dallas’ primary offensive catalyst. Mikko Rantanen is right behind him, matching Robertson’s 18 points with eight goals and 10 assists in 15 games. Together, the two have formed a potent offensive one-two punch that has led the team’s attack early in the season.
Jake Oettinger has been one of the main reasons for the Stars’ strong start to the NHL season. The goaltender has an 8-3-1 record in 12 games, along with a 1.91 goals-against average. He has also made 231 saves and has a .909 save percentage, numbers that put him among the league’s most reliable goaltenders. He has played 724 minutes, facing 254 shots and allowing 23 goals.
The Stars’ power play has been one of the areas that has not clicked this season. Despite featuring elite offensive talent, Dallas ranks 21st in the NHL with an 18.52% conversion rate. Dallas has scored only five power-play goals, while the league-leading Utah Mammoth have converted 38% of their power plays with 16 goals. The Edmonton Oilers rank second at 35% with 13 goals, and the Nashville Predators sit third at 33% with 12 goals.