The Washington Capitals don’t tend to fare well against the Dallas Stars. Since the 1996-1997, the Stars have accumulated a 25-2-6 record when facing off against the cross-conference team.
That may be just what the Stars need right now — a team they’re confident against.
For Dallas’ part, beating a familiar foe would help instill some confidence. After mixed results so far this season (though it’s still quite early into the 82-game schedule), and blowing a few multi-goal leads, playing the Capitals could help the Stars build off their “best game of the season” in which they didn’t get the result they deserved.