Dallas Stars Head to Buffalo for a Pivotal Atlantic Division Matchup with the Sabres

Monday, October 21st, 2024

The Dallas Stars, currently holding a 5-1 record in the Central Division, are preparing to compete against the Buffalo Sabres, who hold a 2-4-1 record in the Atlantic Division.

In their recent 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, Matt Duchene contributed two goals for the Stars.

Buffalo has experienced a 1-2-0 record at home and is averaging 11.7 penalty minutes per game, placing them third in the NHL for penalties.

Overall, Dallas has achieved a 5-1 record, including a 1-1-0 performance on the road. They have managed a scoring differential of +8 with nine goals scored against them and 17 conceded.

This upcoming game marks the first encounter between these two teams in the current season.

Key players for Buffalo feature Alex Tuch, who tallied two goals and five assists, along with Zachary Benson, who has made a significant impact in the last ten games.

For the Stars, Logan Stankoven has been pivotal with seven assists, and Matej Blumel has found the net in the previous ten games.

In the last ten games, Buffalo has averaged 2.1 goals per match, along with an average of 8.2 penalty minutes per game, whereas the Stars have averaged 1.7 goals per game and have a lower penalty average of 4.4 minutes.

No injuries have been reported for either team.

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