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Ice Showdown at BOK Center: Dallas Stars Face Off Against Arizona Coyotes

As the Dallas Stars gear up to face the Arizona Coyotes at the BOK Center in Tulsa, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent defeat. The last outing for the Stars was a tough one, as they were shut out by the St. Louis Blues with a score of 4-0 on September 27th. Despite this setback, there's reason to believe that the upcoming game against the Coyotes could mark a turning point for Dallas.


Dec 21, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Joel Hanley (44) hugs center Matt Duchene (95) after Duchene scores the game winning goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the overtime period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The Stars' performance against St. Louis was marred by missed opportunities and an inability to capitalize on power plays. They had three chances with a man advantage but failed to convert any into goals, despite winning 75 percent of their faceoffs during those power plays. Overall, they won 56 percent of faceoffs throughout that game and managed an impressive total of 33 shots on goal – equaling that of their opponents.


However, it was goaltending where DAL fell short; their save percentage stood at just under 86 percent compared to St. Louis' perfect record in net for that game. This is an area where improvement is crucial if they want better results moving forward.


Looking ahead to their matchup with ARI, there are positive signs that suggest DAL can turn things around. One key factor will be maintaining strong defense without sacrificing offensive aggression – balancing hitting (19 hits against St. Louis) with shot attempts while tightening up goaltending.


The Coyotes come into this game as underdogs but should not be underestimated; every NHL team has potential on any given night due to parity within the league. However, based on past performances and statistics alone, it seems likely that DAL will have learned from their previous shortcomings and come out stronger against ARI.


Fans should expect Dallas Stars players like Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn to lead by example on offense while Miro Heiskanen anchors the defense alongside goalie Ben Bishop or Anton Khudobin – depending on who gets the nod between pipes.


In conclusion, while past games serve as lessons rather than predictors of future outcomes in sports like hockey where variance is high - it's reasonable for fans to anticipate a more competitive edge from DAL when they hit the ice at BOK Center come September 28th at midnight CT (UTC-5). For those unable or unwilling to brave late hours or travel distances - fear not! While no broadcast networks are listed for coverage yet - keep an eye out closer towards puck drop for local listings or streaming options so you don't miss what promises to be an exciting contest between these two teams.

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