Sabres take win streak into matchup against the Stars

Buffalo Sabres (14-19-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Dallas Stars (21-13-1, in the Central Division)

Dallas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres aim to keep their three-game win streak alive when they visit the Dallas Stars.

Dallas has a 21-13-1 record overall and a 13-5-1 record in home games. The Stars are 12-6-1 in games their opponents serve more penalty minutes.

Buffalo is 7-9-1 in road games and 14-19-4 overall. The Sabres have a -10 scoring differential, with 113 total goals scored and 123 allowed.

Tuesday’s game is the second time these teams square off this season. The Sabres won the previous matchup 4-2.

TOP PERFORMERS: Matt Duchene has scored 14 goals with 19 assists for the Stars. Jamie Benn has two goals and eight assists over the past 10 games.

Rasmus Dahlin has six goals and 20 assists for the Sabres. Jason Zucker has five goals and three assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Stars: 5-4-1, averaging 2.8 goals, 5.1 assists, 3.1 penalties and 6.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game.

Sabres: 3-6-1, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.8 assists, 4.3 penalties and 10.5 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.

INJURIES: Stars: None listed.

Sabres: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.