DALLAS, Texas — The Dallas Stars get a quick chance to put a rough Thursday behind them when they welcome the Buffalo Sabres to American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Dallas is coming off its most lopsided defeat of the season, an 8-3 setback against the Winnipeg Jets in which six goals got past goaltender Jake Oettinger. Saturday is also the last meeting of the season between the two clubs. The Stars won the first one 4-0 in Buffalo on Oct. 8.
History leans toward Dallas in this matchup. The franchise holds a 59-58-20 record against Buffalo overall and a 37-24-8 mark at home. Since January 2022 the Stars have taken points from nine of 11 games with the Sabres, scoring 40 goals to 29.
Mikko Rantanen had a goal and three assists in the October meeting and has 27 points in 19 career games against Buffalo. Jason Robertson brings 13 points and two game-winners in 11 career games against the Sabres. Roope Hintz scored and set up a goal against Winnipeg, giving him seven points over his last four games and 17 for the season.
The nationwide flight ground stop on Friday did not threaten the game. The Stars said Buffalo reached Dallas before flights were halted.
Fans arriving early can catch the pregame party on PNC Plaza, which opens at 5 p.m. at the south entrance, and the 50/50 raffle benefits the Dallas Stars Foundation. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m., and the arena bag policy applies to everyone coming through the doors, so fans should check what they can carry in before leaving home. A win would give Dallas a sweep of the two-game season series with Buffalo.
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