
Dallas Stars

New Jersey Devils
Preview
NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — The Dallas Stars and New Jersey Devils, two of the NHL’s top teams in the early season, will meet Wednesday night at Prudential Center in a matchup of clubs looking to rebound from losses. The Stars (17-10) arrive after a 3-2 overtime loss at the New York Rangers on Tuesday, snapping a three-game winning streak. Dallas has been potent offensively, scoring three or more goals in nine of its last 11 contests. Mikko Rantanen, who had a goal and four shots in the loss, leads that charge. The Devils (16-10) have dropped two straight, including a 5-3 home loss to Columbus on Monday. Captain Nico Hischier, with a goal and an assist in that game, anchors a New Jersey squad that has struggled at Prudential Center lately, going 3-4-0 in its last seven home games. Despite New Jersey’s home-ice advantage, statistical models present a split view. National Statistical’s game simulator projects a 4-3 Devils victory, while its ELO rating system gives Dallas a 57.3% probability to win. The contest is the first of a back-to-back set for both teams. Dallas hosts San Jose on Friday, while New Jersey welcomes Vegas.