Stars Seek Redemption at Flyers' Wells Fargo Center

As the Dallas Stars prepare to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Stars have shown a mix of results in their past few games, but there's an upward trend that suggests they could be hitting their stride.

In their last game on home ice against the Los Angeles Kings, Dallas showcased a dominant performance with a 5-1 victory. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they capitalized on even-strength opportunities, scoring four goals and adding one more while shorthanded. The team's shooting percentage was an impressive 18 percent, and they narrowly won the faceoff battle with 51 percent.

However, consistency has been an issue for the Stars. In a previous matchup with Nashville Predators at American Airlines Center, despite putting up a strong fight and winning 60 percent of faceoffs, they fell short in a high-scoring game that ended in a 6-3 loss. This defeat highlighted some defensive vulnerabilities that need to be addressed.

The game before Nashville saw Dallas pull off another third-period comeback against Chicago Blackhawks to win by 3-1. Their ability to close out games strongly was evident as all three goals came in the final period. They also dominated faceoffs with an impressive win rate of 69 percent and maintained discipline by conceding fewer penalty minutes than usual.

Looking ahead to the upcoming clash with Philadelphia Flyers, it is crucial for Dallas Stars fans to keep an eye on how well their team can control puck possession through faceoffs and capitalize on powerplay opportunities while tightening up defensively during even-strength play.

The match is scheduled for January 19th at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia; puck drop is set for local time (convert this according to your time zone). Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ nationally or tune into BSSW channel 676 if following from away or NBCS-PH locally.