Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings
After falling to the Colorado Avalanche, the Dallas Stars (28-16-1, in the Central Division) return to American Airlines Center to close out a busy weekend. Dallas looks to snap a two-game skid against the Red Wings (21-20-4, in the Atlantic Division). Here’s everything you need to know about the matchup on Sunday evening:
Jason Robertson had one of three first-period goals plus a third-period assist and Jake Oettinger made 33 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Sunday night. Wyatt Johnston and rookies Matej Blumel and Mavrik Bourque also scored for the Stars.
The Red Wings’ struggles in the Lone Star State continued Sunday with a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. The Red Wings (21-21-4) have dropped back-to-back games for the first time since Todd McLellan took over as coach on Dec. 26, scoring just one goal in each game.
On Saturday, in the second game of its current four-game road trip, Detroit fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-1. The Red Wings struggled to capitalize on their chances against the Lightning, tallying a season-high 40 shots on net and going 1-for-6 on the power play.
The Red Wings are struggling for offense these days and the team didn't get news Thursday that'll necessarily help that matter.
The honeymoon phase is well and truly over after a rough four-game outing. Now the Red Wings focus on how to move forward.
The Detroit Red Wings return home both a bit deflated and encouraged. They take a three-game winless streak against Atlantic Division rival Montreal Canadiens on Thursday after a day off that will allow them to decompress from playing four games on a six-day trip.
The Detroit Red Wings will be without Patrick Kane when they welcome the Montreal Canadiens to Little Caesars Arena on Thursday night.
Dallas burst out of the gate on the second night of a back-to-back and coasted to a dominant 4-1 victory over Detroit
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin discussed the team's improvement under new coach Todd McLellan, who was announced as head coach on December 26.
Kasper cut the lead to 3-1 at 12:01 of the third period. Dylan Larkin carried the puck through the neutral zone and around the net before finding Simon Edvinsson, whose shot from the high slot deflected in off Kasper. DET@DAL: Kasper trims Red Wings' deficit in 3rd period