After signing their star, Jack Eichel, to a big contract this summer, the Buffalo Sabres have been off to a disappointing 4-7-2 start. The Dallas Stars aren’t exactly lighting the world on fire with their 7-6-0 record, either.
Facing a team like the Sabres could be a typical “trap” game for the Stars. Underestimating your opponent can do that. They don’t have a particularly lethal power play, but their penalty kill seems to be on par with the Stars this season. They’re allowing about 0.7 more goals against than the Stars are.