The Dallas Stars take on the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday in their annual New Year’s Eve game at American Airlines Center.
Dallas is coming off two consecutive losses against the Red Wings and the Blackhawks, though they managed to scrape a point away from each. Meanwhile, the Sabres have won nine straight.
Here’s what to know about the NYE matchup vs. Buffalo.
Dallas Stars vs. Buffalo Sabres
Sports Roundup
When: Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Where: American Airlines Center
TV/Streaming: Victory+
Radio: Sportsradio 96.7/1310 The Ticket
Bottom line
The Buffalo Sabres will attempt to keep their nine-game win streak alive when they visit the Stars.
Dallas is 25-7-7 overall and 12-5-2 in home games. The Stars have a 10-1-4 record in games decided by a goal.
Buffalo has an 8-9-2 record on the road and a 20-14-4 record overall. The Sabres have an 8-3-2 record when scoring a power-play goal.
The teams meet Wednesday for the first time this season.
Top performers
Mikko Rantanen has 15 goals and 39 assists for the Stars. Jason Robertson has five goals and three assists over the past 10 games.
Tage Thompson has 18 goals and 16 assists for the Sabres. Noah Ostlund has scored four goals over the past 10 games.
Last 10 games
Stars: 6-2-2, averaging 3.6 goals, 6.2 assists, 3.5 penalties and 8.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.
Sabres: 9-1-0, averaging 3.5 goals, six assists, 3.3 penalties and 6.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game.
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