Dallas Stars Face Off Against Los Angeles Kings Tonight at Home

Dallas, Texas – The Dallas Stars (3-3-0) will host the Los Angeles Kings (2-3-2) tonight at the American Airlines Center at 9 p.m. ET in an NHL matchup. The Stars are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 5-1 defeat to the Columbus Blue Jackets earlier this week.

As both teams strive for momentum, the Stars currently sit in 12th place in the Western Conference with 6 points, while the Kings are in 14th place, tied on points. Each team has shown flashes of skill, reflected in their respective power play percentages, with the Stars boasting a 29.4% success rate, ranking fourth in the league.

Stars defenseman Thomas Harley has been a standout performer, recording four blocked shots in the last game, bringing his season total to 20, the highest among Stars skaters. His offensive contributions include 6 points (4 goals, 2 assists), tied for second on the team. In his career against the Kings, Harley has accumulated 6 points (2 goals, 4 assists) in seven games.

Meanwhile, Kings forward Adrian Kempe leads his team in scoring with 9 points (3 goals, 6 assists) from seven games. Kempe comes into the game looking to build on his recent success, having recorded four points in his last two games.

Tonight’s matchup will be critical for both teams as they navigate through early-season challenges. Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan emphasized the need for consistency after their three-game losing streak. ‘We’ve been focusing on the details that seem to be missing,’ said Gulutzan. ‘It’s important we get back to our structure and manage the game effectively.’

Stars forward Tyler Seguin echoed coach Gulutzan’s sentiments, stating, ‘We know we have to bring our best. It’s about simplifying our game and making the right decisions on the ice.’

The Kings are also adjusting after an early-season struggle, although they found success against the St. Louis Blues recently, winning 2-1. Kings coach Jim Hiller noted the importance of maintaining momentum, stating, ‘It starts with this road trip; we need to be ready against a tough opponent like Dallas.’

Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+ and local radio. In a competitive matchup, the Stars and Kings continue a heated rivalry, with recent games showing tight scores and intense play. The most recent meetings saw the Stars winning 6-2 earlier this year, with the Kings claiming a narrow 5-4 victory in February.

Both teams expect a hard-fought battle tonight, as the Stars and Kings aim to turn their respective seasons around. Puck drop is set for 9 p.m. ET at the American Airlines Center.