Clash at American Airlines Center: Dallas Stars Host St. Louis Blues
As the Dallas Stars gear up to host the St. Louis Blues at the American Airlines Center, fans are eager to see if their team can capitalize on last season's trends and start this one with a victory.
Last season, the Stars played 82 games and scored a total of 233 goals, averaging nearly 3 goals per game. Their shooting percentage was just under 10 percent, indicating that while they may not have been the most efficient scorers in the league, they were certainly persistent. The team's faceoff win percentage was strong at approximately 55 percent, giving them an edge in possession right from the puck drop.
Special teams were a highlight for Dallas; their powerplay converted on roughly 22 percent of their chances with a particularly strong faceoff win percentage during these opportunities at over 56 percent. However, there is room for improvement on their penalty kill which succeeded around 79 percent of the time.
Defensively speaking, last season saw some challenges with an overall plus-minus of -118 suggesting that while they could score, keeping pucks out of their own net was an issue. The goaltending stats reflect this as well with an average save percentage slightly above 90 percent and about three goals against per game.
The Stars will need to tighten up defensively without sacrificing offensive production if they want to come out on top against a competitive Blues squad. Fans should look for improvements in both shot efficiency and defensive play as key indicators of success in this matchup.
The upcoming battle will unfold at American Airlines Center – known for its energetic atmosphere which could provide just enough home-ice advantage to tilt things in favor of Dallas.
Mark your calendars for what promises to be an exciting match-up between these two teams. The game is scheduled for September 27th at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. Fans can catch all the action live as it happens but broadcast networks have yet to be announced.