The Dallas Stars are set to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers following their recent overtime victory against the New York Rangers. This matchup, occurring on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Center, marks the first encounter between the two teams this season.
Currently, the Flyers hold a record of 17-19-5, placing them sixth in the Metropolitan Division, while the Stars boast a superior 25-13-1 record, ranking third in the Central Division. Philadelphia's recent performance has been lackluster, having lost 3-2 to the Toronto Maple Leafs despite Travis Konecny’s two-goal effort.
Home games have been challenging for the Flyers, who are 8-10-1 on their turf. Contrastingly, the Stars come into this game with a strong road record of 9-8-0. Their recent success can be attributed to their disciplined play, with a notable record in games where they incur fewer penalties than their opponents.
