Maple Leafs visit the Stars after Tavares’ hat trick

Toronto Maple Leafs (19-10-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Dallas Stars (19-11, in the Central Division)

Dallas; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Dallas Stars after John Tavares recorded a hat trick in the Maple Leafs’ 5-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres.

Dallas has a 13-3-0 record at home and a 19-11 record overall. The Stars have a 9-4-0 record in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.

Toronto has a 19-10-2 record overall and a 5-6-2 record on the road. The Maple Leafs are 6-1-2 in games decided by a goal.

Wednesday’s game is the first time these teams square off this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jason Robertson has seven goals and 14 assists for the Stars. Mason Marchment has five goals and two assists over the last 10 games.

William Nylander has 18 goals and 13 assists for the Maple Leafs. Mitchell Marner has two goals and 11 assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Stars: 6-4-0, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.7 assists, 3.2 penalties and 6.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.

Maple Leafs: 6-4-0, averaging 2.8 goals, five assists, 3.2 penalties and 6.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.

INJURIES: Stars: None listed.

Maple Leafs: None listed.

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