The Dallas Stars are officially hot.
After a prolonged slump to start the year, the Stars have found their groove again and won four of their last five games. They topped the Pacific Division-leading Golden Knights in a 5-4 shootout victory last time out to stay perfect on their road trip.
Here’s what to know as the Stars close out their road trip against the Mammoth.
Dallas Stars at Utah Mammoth
Sports Roundup
When: Saturday, 8 p.m.
Where: Delta Center in Salt Lake City
TV/streaming: Victory+
Radio: Sportsradio 96.7/1310 The Ticket
Bottom line
The Dallas Stars (31-14-9, 3rd in the Central Division) visit the Utah Mammoth (28-22-4, 4th in the Central Division) after Mavrik Bourque’s two-goal game against the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stars’ 5-4 shootout win.
Utah has a 9-6-0 record in Central Division games and a 28-22-4 record overall. The Mammoth have a 26-8-0 record in games they score at least three goals.
Dallas has a 31-14-9 record overall and a 9-4-1 record in Central Division play. The Stars rank eighth in NHL play with 177 total goals (averaging 3.3 per game).
Saturday’s game is the third time these teams match up this season. The Mammoth won 2-1 in the previous meeting.
Top performers
Dylan Guenther has 23 goals and 22 assists for the Mammoth. Nick Schmaltz has five goals and five assists over the past 10 games.
Jason Robertson has 30 goals and 33 assists for the Stars. Matt Duchene has scored five goals and added one assist over the last 10 games.
Last 10 games
Stars: 5-4-1, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.8 assists, 2.8 penalties and 5.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.
Mammoth: 7-2-1, averaging 3.8 goals, 6.1 assists, 4.9 penalties and 11.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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