The Dallas Stars are hitting the road for a two-game road trip as they look to keep their red-hot start going. Up first on the road trip is a matchup against the Buffalo Sabres.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Stars’ matchup vs. the Sabres.
Stars vs. Oilers
When: Tuesday, 6 p.m. (October 22)
Where: KeyBank Center
TV/Streaming: Victory+
Radio: 96.7 FM/1310 The Ticket (KTCK-AM)
Bottom line
While the Stars are off to a great 5-1-0 start after a 4-1 win over the Oilers, the Sabres have gotten out of the gates slowly, currently sporting a 2-4-1 record. Buffalo is well-rested, as it just capped a three-game road trip with a 4-2 win over the Blackhawks on Saturday.
The Stars have had plenty of success against Buffalo in recent years, winning five of the previous six games against the Sabres. Dallas beat Buffalo in both matchups last year and hasn’t lost to the Sabres since an overtime loss in January 2022.
The Stars’ three-game win streak against Buffalo includes a dominant 10-4 win in March 2023. Dallas won both matchups from the 2023-24 season by scores of 2-1 and 3-2. Jake Oettinger was terrified in the 2-1 win, stopping 47 shots. In the 3-2 win, the now-retired Joe Pavelski scored the game-winning goal in the second period.
Dallas has spread out its scoring nicely, as nine different forwards have scored a goal so far. The Stars have also been dominant defensively, allowing just 1.50 goals per game.
Top performers
Stars: Rookie Logan Stankoven has tallied seven assists in the Stars’ first six games on the season, which leads all rookies in scoring. ... Matt Duchene and Mason Marchment have been a dynamic duo, as Dallas has outscored its opponents 3-0 and has 15 high-danger chances compared to opponents five when those two are on the ice together. ... Jake Oettinger is a perfect 4-0 with a .953 save percentage and a 1.48 goals-against average
Sabres: Buffalo forward Alex Tuch has collected points in five of his seven games played this season, which includes back-to-back multi-point nights on October 12 and October 16. He also leads the team with seven points. ... JJ Peterka and Tage Thompson are tied for the team lead with four goals apiece.
Injuries
Stars: Matt Dumba (lower body, week-to-week), Tyler Seguin (undisclosed, day-to-day), Sam Steel (undisclosed, day-to-day)
Sorry about that last one. Did it on my phone:
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Tyler Seguin
Matt Dumba
Sam Steel
Are in vs. Buffalo
Oskar Bäck
Brendan Smith
are out
Jake Oettinger in goal
No line rushes, so we'll see in warmup
Sabres: Nicolas Aube-Kubel (lower body, three-to-six weeks)
