9:30 p.m. today (FSSW-Plus/1310 AM The Ticket)
Storyline
The Stars hit the midway point of the season in this game, and a lot of the season could be spelled out here. Los Angeles sits four points ahead in the final wild-card playoff spot. Win this game, and Dallas is within two points and starting the second half with renewed vigor. Lose, and the Stars are six points back and pondering a much tougher climb.
Key matchup
-- Patrick Sharp vs. Jeff Carter
Carter is 32 and Sharp is 35, but each will be playing in NHL regular season game No.