Dallas at Edmonton

Dallas has never gotten going because of a defense that has regressed badly, to #29 in goals allowed, and last in penalty killing. They come off a 5-1 loss at San Jose, allowing 10 goals the last two contests. This is the fourth road game in five contests for the Stars, 20-45 in the third game of a three-in-four situation. The team traded veteran defensemen Jordie Benn and Johnny Oduya just before the March 1 deadline, and that put more pressure on an already reeling younger core of players. Edmonton has plenty of offense and a defense that is #12 in goals allowed, ninth on the power play. This is the fifth straight home game for the Oilers on an eight-game homestand. And the rested Oilers are 15-4 when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game. Back Edmonton.