Dallas Stars Face Flames Amid Trade Deadline Buzz

DALLAS, Texas — The Dallas Stars (40-19-2) are set to host the Calgary Flames (29-23-9) on Thursday at 7 p.m. local time at the American Airlines Center. This matchup follows the teams’ previous confrontation, where the Stars triumphed 6-2 earlier this season.

The Stars enter the game on a three-game winning streak, recently defeating the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on March 4. Notably, Dallas has demonstrated strong play at home with a record of 23-7-1.

The Flames, fresh off a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, aim to continue building momentum after breaking a three-game losing streak. Calgary currently sits fourth in the Pacific Division with 67 points.

Stars defenseman Thomas Harley comes into the game riding a four-game point streak, contributing significantly to his team’s success. Harley scored the game-winning goal against New Jersey and has accumulated 14 points in his last 11 games since January 31.

“It’s exciting to be playing well right now,” Harley said. “I just need to keep building on it.”

In contrast, Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau has also been a critical player for Calgary, registering 10 points in his last 10 games, with his season tally reading 22 goals and 46 points. Huberdeau has a history of success against Dallas, logging 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists) in 28 career games.

Defensively, the Stars have focused on managing their depth, especially with injuries affecting several key players, including Miro Heiskanen and Tyler Seguin. Coach Pete DeBoer emphasized the importance of depth in maintaining the team’s momentum: “We’ve asked a lot of different guys in our depth to step into big roles, and they have all helped us win,” he said.

Dallas’ recent power play success, nearing a league-leading 35.8 percent, has contributed to their offensive growth, while Calgary struggles on the penalty kill, ranking 27th at 74.5 percent. This will be pivotal as the two teams meet on the ice.

The Stars have shown resilience, managing player injuries creatively while also striving to ensure that their defensemen remain effective. “If we want to get to where we need to get to, all of those guys need to elevate down the stretch,” DeBoer said, referring to adjustments made in response to player absences.

As both teams gear up for the encounter, fans eagerly anticipate the developments leading up to the March 7 trade deadline, which could shape the final stretch of the season. “With the trade deadline coming soon, we’re all buzzing about potential moves,” noted a Stars staff writer. “It’s an important time for roster adjustments.”

The anticipated game promises to be competitive, as both teams seek to secure crucial points ahead of the playoffs.