Stars Must Win vs. Last-Place Blues
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What challenges are the Dallas Stars facing this season?
This is Corey with Dallas Stars News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Dallas Stars are stuck in a frustrating pattern this season, taking one step forward and two back. They grabbed an impressive win over the hot Boston Bruins on Tuesday, but followed it up with a 1-0 shutout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday. Now in the second game of a back-to-back, they face the last place St. Louis Blues, a key divisional rival.
How do the Stars' recent performances impact their upcoming game?
This matchup feels like a must-win for Dallas, with every point against a division foe carrying extra weight. The Blues sit at 19 wins, 23 losses, and 8 overtime losses, one of the league's worst records.
Still, they upset the Stars 3-1 earlier this year at home, and both teams are desperate to snap slumps. The Stars have won just three of their last 14, while St. Louis has dropped 12 of 20. Fans are growing restless with the Stars' wildly inconsistent offense, which exploded for four even-strength goals against Boston, but has managed only six across the previous five games.
What are the implications of key players' underperformance for the Stars?
Last season's points leader Matt Duchesne has just 11 points in 26 games and a minus-6 rating, stuck on a four-game drought at age 35. Captain Jamie Benn, who nearly hit 50 points last year, has only 14 in 29 games and no points in his last 10. Jake Oettinger is set to return in net, a big boost after his recent struggles with a two-win, four-loss, one-overtime record, 3.31. goals against average, and .868 save percentage over seven starts.
He owns a strong six wins, two losses record versus St. Louis with a 1.59 goals against and .941 save percentage.
What opportunities exist for the Stars with the Blues' current struggles?
Meanwhile, the Blues are shopping talent amid their woes, with eyes on stars like Robert Thomas, who's posted 33 points in 42 games, despite the team's struggles. Their goaltending has faltered too, setting up a prime chance for Dallas to spark their attack.
How is Jake Oettinger's return expected to affect the Stars' chances?
But given the Stars' inconsistency, nothing's. Guaranteed tonight in the Lone Star State. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Relax, reset, and rise.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What challenges are the Dallas Stars facing this season?
0:00–0:30
2
How do the Stars' recent performances impact their upcoming game?
0:30–1:07
3
What are the implications of key players' underperformance for the Stars?
1:07–1:48
4
What opportunities exist for the Stars with the Blues' current struggles?
1:48–2:04
5
How is Jake Oettinger's return expected to affect the Stars' chances?
2:04–2:15