The Dallas Stars are finally back in North Texas.
After six road games across three different time zones over the past two weeks, the Stars get back to American Airlines Center looking to snap out of a prolonged funk.
The Stars (27-12-9, 2nd in the Central Division) have lost nine of their last 11 games, including a 2-1 loss to the Utah Mammoth last time out. It is the opposite story for the red-hot Tampa Bay Lightining (29-13-4, 1st in the Atlantic Division) who had won 11 straight before a loss to the St. Louis Blues in their last game.
Here’s everything to know about Sunday’s game.
Sports Roundup
Dallas Stars vs. Tampa Bay Lighting
When: Sunday, 1 p.m.
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas
TV/streaming: Victory+/NHLN
Radio: Sportsradio 96.7/1310 The Ticket
Bottom line
The Dallas Stars are looking to stop their three-game home slide with a win against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Dallas is 27-12-9 overall and 12-6-3 at home. The Stars have a 12-2-0 record in games they score at least one power-play goal.
Tampa Bay has a 17-4-4 record in road games and a 29-13-4 record overall. The Lightning have an 11-4-2 record when they commit fewer penalties than their opponent.
The matchup Sunday is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Lightning won 2-1 in overtime in the previous matchup.
Top performers
Jason Robertson has 27 goals and 29 assists for the Stars. Mikko Rantanen has five goals and seven assists over the past 10 games.
Related
Nikita Kucherov has 24 goals and 45 assists for the Lightning. Brayden Point has scored five goals and added six assists over the last 10 games.
Last 10 games
Stars: 2-5-3, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.2 assists, 3.6 penalties and 7.5 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.
Lightning: 9-0-1, averaging 4.3 goals, eight assists, 7.2 penalties and 22.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game.
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