Dallas Stars Look to Bounce Back Against St. Louis Blues

The Dallas Stars will not be going 82-0. After a hot start, the Stars suffered their first loss of the season on Thursday against the Canucks and now hit the road looking to bounce back against the St. Louis Blues.

Here’s what to know about Saturday’s matchup. The Stars are looking to get back on track after a tough loss, and they will face a Blues team that is also looking to improve their record.

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How to Watch Stars-Blues

When: 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18

Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis

TV/Streaming: Victory+; ESPN+ (streaming)

Radio: Sportsradio 96.7/1310 The Ticket

Bottom Line

The Blues host the Stars in a matchup of Central Division teams. Dallas (3-1, 3rd in Central Division) had a 50-26-6 record overall while going 23-13-3 against opponents from the Central Division last season.

The Stars scored 55 power-play goals last season on 250 total chances (3.0 chances per game). St. Louis (2-2, 6th in the Central Division) went 17-13-3 in Central Division games and had a 44-30-8 record overall last season.

The Blues scored 250 goals while giving up 231 last season for a +19 goal differential. This matchup promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to improve their records and make a statement in the Central Division.

Injuries

Stars: Jamie Benn, out (collapsed lung); Matt Duchene, day-to-day (upper body); Nils Lundkvist, day-to-day (lower body).

Blues: None listed. The Stars will have to navigate this matchup without some of their key players, which could make things more challenging for them.

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