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Dallas Stars Set to Clash with Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena

As the Dallas Stars prepare to face off against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, fans can anticipate an intense matchup. The Stars have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, which could play a pivotal role in their upcoming game.


Jan 16, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) and Los Angeles Kings center Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) look for the puck at center ice during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three games, the Dallas Stars have displayed varying levels of performance. Against the Colorado Avalanche, they suffered a tough loss with a final score of 1-5. Despite putting up 34 shots and winning 51 percent of faceoffs, they were unable to convert these opportunities into goals and struggled defensively with a minus-15 plus/minus rating.


The next game saw an improvement but still resulted in an overtime loss against the New York Islanders. The Stars managed to secure two points during regulation time but ultimately fell short in overtime. They had better control over faceoffs with a win percentage of 52 percent and showed resilience by blocking 19 shots.


Jan 16, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) collides with goaltender Cam Talbot (39) in the Kings zone during the second period against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

However, it was their encounter with the Carolina Hurricanes that provided some solace as they emerged victorious with two points from a tight contest. They excelled at faceoffs, winning 61 percent and were more efficient offensively with a shooting percentage of 12 percent.


The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption as well as consistency for the Dallas Stars. Their ability to dominate faceoff circles has been evident; however, converting powerplay opportunities remains an area needing improvement.


Jan 16, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (24) skates against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

As they head into enemy territory on March 10th at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, maintaining strong defensive play will be crucial against the Kings' offense. Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on ESPN+ or local networks KCAL and BSSWX at 03:30 AM UTC (March 9th at 7:30 PM local time).

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