The Dallas Stars (40-19-2, 2nd in the Central Division) are back on the ice to take on the Calgary Flames (29-23-9, 4th in the Pacific Division) after an electrifying late winner from Thomas Harley last time out. Calgary is also coming off a win, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Here’s what you need to know for Thursday night’s matchup:
How to watch Stars-Flames
When: Thursday, 7 p.m.
Where: American Airlines Center
TV/Streaming: Victory+
Radio: 96.7 FM/1310 The Ticket (KTCK-AM)
Bottom line
The Flames have a -20 scoring differential, with 158 total goals scored and 178 given up. The Stars have gone 17-9-1 when they commit fewer penalties than their opponent. The matchup Thursday is the second time these teams play this season. The Stars won 6-2 in the previous matchup. Thomas Harley led the Stars with two goals.
Last time out
Calgary is coming off a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. Connor Zary supplied two goals in helping the Flames snap a three-game skid. Dallas, meanwhile, is riding a three-game winning streak after defeating the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Tuesday night. The Stars have won six of seven overall.
Top performers
Flames — MacKenzie Weegar has seven goals and 28 assists for Calgary. Zary has four goals over the past 10 games. Forward Jonathan Huberdeau has 10 points over his past 10 games.
Stars — Jason Robertson has scored 25 goals with 36 assists for Dallas. Wyatt Johnston has eight goals and six assists over the past 10 games. Harley enters the contest with a four-game point streak. Harley scored the game-winning goal Tuesday night and also had an assist.
Last 10 games
Stars: 7-2-1, averaging 4.6 goals, eight assists, 3.1 penalties and 7.6 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.
Flames: 4-4-2, averaging 2.3 goals, 4.3 assists, 4.6 penalties and 10 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.
Injuries
Flames — Justin Kirkland (injured reserve); Anthony Mantha (IR).
Stars — Tyler Seguin (IR); Miro Heiskanen (IR); Nils Lundkvist (IR).
