Stars vs Kings: Benn Returns, Defense Crucial

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For the Dallas Stars, it's January 12th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Dallas Stars face the Los Angeles Kings Monday night, hoping to snap an eight-game losing streak on their six-game road trip. This is the fourth stop for the Stars, who have struggled badly lately.

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The Kings are coming home after their own road trip and have won three of their last five games, showing some signs of life after going nine wins, ten losses, and six overtime losses in their last 25 contests. These Western Conference rivals have split their first two meetings this season.

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The Kings grabbed a 3-2 overtime win in Dallas early on, but the Stars fired back with a 4-1 victory in mid-December. Over the last six head-to-head games, each team has won three, so this matchup could swing the momentum. Dallas gets a big lift with captain Jamie Benn returning to the lineup.

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The Stars have been leaky on defense during this skid, giving up 31 goals in eight games, including seven where they allowed four or more. Both teams need to shore up that side of the puck, as the Kings have let in an average of 3.31 goals per game over their last. Meanwhile, the Kings pride themselves on strong defense, but have had their issues too. They're pushing to get back on track at home.

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For the Stars, expect lines like Steele, with Johnston and Rantanen up top, Robertson centering Hintz and Bourquet, and Ben with Duchesne and Hrykoian. O. Ettinger will be a net for Dallas, backed by pairs like Lindell and Heiskanen.