The Stars are 0-6-0 against the top three teams in the Central Division, which is a big reason for their 5-8-0 record within the division. They need a statement win and they certainly would like to start rolling up points in this run where they play 9-of-10 games at home.
Key match-up
Kevin Fiala vs. Jamie Benn
The 21-year-old Swiss winger is coming into his own this season and currently is on a nine-game point streak (8 goals, 4 assists). He has scored goals in five straight games. Benn is also getting back in the groove with 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists) in the past 11 games.