Stars Face Leafs in Crucial Matchup

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What are the current standings and records of the Dallas Stars and Toronto Maple Leafs?

Corey 0:00
On April 13th, Dallas Stars gear up for their final matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight at Scotiabank Arena, tipping off at 6.30pm.
Unknown 0:09
The Stars hold a strong 48 wins, 20 losses, and 12 overtime losses for 108 points, sitting second in the Central Division. Toronto sits at 32 wins, 34 losses, and 14 overtime losses with 78 points, eighth in the Atlantic. Catch it on Victory Plus for TV.
Corey 0:29
The ticket on 96.7 FM or 1310 AM for radio or NHL Game Center for live stats. Earlier this season, Dallas smoked Toronto 5-1 back on December 21st at home, and they've now won the last two meetings, outscoring them 9-2. All-time, the Stars are 95, 99, and 33 against the Leafs, with a decent road record.

How have key players like Jason Robertson and Jamie Benn performed against the Leafs?

Corey 0:52
Power play-wise, Dallas converts at 28.5% with 69 goals, leading the league, while Toronto's at 21.2%. Fans are buzzing about stars Ford, Jason Robertson, who's on a three-game point streak with five points and just set the franchise Ironman record.

What impact does the Stars' power play have on their performance this season?

Corey 1:10
At 372 straight games, he's got 94 points this year, 10th in the NHL. Jamie Benn and Mikko Rantanen also feast on Toronto historically, with Benn at 18 points in 26 games and Rantanen on a five-game streak against them. For the Leafs, John Tavares leads with 30 goals and 70 points.

How is the Dallas Stars' strategy evolving as the playoffs approach?

Corey 1:31
The Stars' power play has been fire all season, scoring in 46 of 80 games and key to their third-place standing. Coach Glenn Galutsin credits assistant Neil Graham for keeping it fresh, despite injuries to guys like Ben, Seguin, and Heiskanen. Robertson says it's all about switching spots to keep defenses guessing, turning tight games into wins. With playoffs looming, this road test sharpens Dallas before facing Buffalo on April 15th. Stars stay locked in, chasing that top seed. This has been Dallas Stars News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.

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