Preview: Stars at Maple Leafs TORONTO (Interstat) — The surging Dallas Stars, riding a four-game winning streak, will face the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night at Scotiabank Arena in a late-season NHL matchup defined by contrasting trajectories. The Stars (48-32-0) enter on a roll, having outscored opponents 14-7 during their current run. Goaltender Jake Oettinger has been central to that success, posting two shutouts in his last four starts. In his most recent outing, a 2-0 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday, Oettinger stopped all 22 shots he faced. Over his last 10 appearances, he is 6-3-1 with a .932 save percentage. Dallas dominated the previous meeting this season, a 5-1 victory at home on Dec. 21, 2025. The Maple Leafs (32-47-1), conversely, are mired in a five-game winless skid (0-4-1) and have lost seven of their last eight. Their most recent result was a 5-3 loss to the New York Islanders on Thursday, a game in which defenseman Morgan Rielly scored a goal. Rielly, a key offensive catalyst from the blue line, has points in two of his last five games but the team has struggled defensively, allowing 4.6 goals per game during their current five-game slide. The Stars’ offense has found balance during their streak, with contributions throughout the lineup. Captain Jamie Benn brings a physical edge, while young center Mavrik Bourque is coming off an assist in the win over New York. For Toronto, halting their defensive woes will be the primary challenge against a confident Dallas attack. Generating sustained offense to test Oettinger, who has seen lighter workloads recently, will be critical. This game concludes a two-game road trip for Dallas before they head to Buffalo on Wednesday. Toronto begins a brief two-game trip in Ottawa on Wednesday following this contest. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT.