The sixth-ranked Stars bring a two-game win streak and a 3-1 season-series lead into Nationwide Arena.
Dallas visits Nationwide Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. ET with a 9-5-1 record and 19 points, against Columbus at 6-7-0 and 12 points. The Stars rank sixth in the power index at 77.8, well ahead of Columbus at No. 25 and 47.8, and won the teams’ first meeting 3-1. Both clubs are 3-2 over their last five, but Dallas has won two straight while Columbus’ latest result was a 7-2 rout of Colorado. Jason Robertson and Mikko Rantanen lead Dallas with 18 points apiece, while Kent Johnson and Charlie Coyle have 13 each for Columbus; Dallas’ 2.9-shot-per-game edge contrasts with Columbus’ 1.8 deficit, making puck pressure and finishing key factors.