The Dallas Stars (22-6-2) enter Tuesday's game as the top team in the NHL. So, in short, it's a stern test for the Blue Jackets on the tail end of a back-to-back.
Sitting atop the Central Division with 46 points, the Stars are leading the way in arguably hockey's toughest division. They are 6-2-2 in their last 10 games, and 11-3-0 at home in American Airlines Center.
Despite their stellar record, the team’s most recent match-up has proved that they will need to play better against teams in their own division. Their last game was Saturday night in St.