October 29, 2025 - 1:12 AM
Dallas Stars (6-3-1, in the Central Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (4-4-2, in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Dallas Stars after Zemgus Girgensons' two-goal game against the Nashville Predators in the Lightning's 5-2 win.
Tampa Bay has a 4-4-2 record overall and a 2-3-0 record on its home ice. The Lightning have gone 1-3-1 in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.
Dallas is 6-3-1 overall and 3-1-0 on the road. The Stars have gone 4-1-1 in games their opponents serve more penalty minutes.
Thursday's game is the first time these teams match up this season.
INJURIES: Lightning: None listed.
Stars: None listed.
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