Preview: Penguins at Stars Set for Sunday Showdown DALLAS (Interstat) — Two teams riding recent surges will clash when the Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Sunday. The Penguins (14-12-0) arrive after a 4-3 victory at Tampa Bay on Thursday, their third win in four games. Veteran center Evgeni Malkin keyed that win with two goals and an assist, continuing a strong stretch where he has recorded four goals and four assists in his last 10 contests. Pittsburgh’s offense has shown potency, averaging 3.5 goals per game in its last four outings. Dallas (18-10-0) enters on an even hotter streak, having won five of its last six games. The Stars are coming off a commanding 3-0 shutout of the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday, anchored by goaltender Jake Oettinger’s 31-save performance. Oettinger has been stellar, posting a 5-1-0 record in his last six starts with a .941 save percentage, providing a formidable last line of defense. The matchup pits Pittsburgh’s offensive momentum against Dallas’s structured play and elite goaltending. The Stars boast a superior overall record and have been particularly strong at home. Dallas defenseman Miro Heiskanen, who had a goal and an assist against New Jersey, and forward Jason Robertson will challenge a Penguins defense that allowed 40 shots in their win over Tampa Bay. Pittsburgh will look for another multi-point performance from Malkin and likely will start Tristan Jarry in goal after his 37-save effort Thursday. The Penguins have struggled with consistency this season but have shown flashes of their veteran pedigree during this recent uptick. For Dallas, maintaining its disciplined play in front of Oettinger will be critical against Pittsburgh’s skilled forwards. The Stars’ depth has been on display, with contributions spread across the lineup during their current run. This interconference game is the only scheduled meeting between the teams this season. Following this contest, Pittsburgh begins a four-game homestand Tuesday against Anaheim, while Dallas opens a two-game road trip in Winnipeg on Tuesday.