The Dallas Stars (37-18-13) will be trying to increase their lead in the Central Division when they face the Edmonton Oilers (37-23-8) on Thursday night. The Stars are coming off a 5-2 loss to Vancouver. The Oilers are coming off a 6-3 win over Ottawa.
Dallas is 6-3-1 in its last 10 games against Edmonton.
The Stars had their three-game winning streak snapped by the Canucks in their last game. They will try to bounce back from the loss with a win over the Oilers, which will give them their fourth win in their last five games.
Dallas is averaging 3.41 goals per game. They scored two goals on 27 shots in their last game.
Jamie Benn had a goal and an assist for the Stars. Wyatt Johnston scored a goal, while Miro Heiskanen had an assist.
Dallas has played well defensively, giving up 2.68 goals per game. They gave up five goals in their last game and will need a significantly better effort if they want to win this game.
Matt Murray saved 14 of the 19 shots that he faced. He is 1-1-0 in two games with a 3.52 GAA and a .825 save percentage.
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