Stars come into matchup against the Predators on losing streak

Dallas Stars (50-25-6, in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (29-44-8, in the Central Division)

Nashville, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars look to break a six-game skid with a win against the Nashville Predators.

Nashville has an 11-12-2 record in Central Division play and a 29-44-8 record overall. The Predators have a -66 scoring differential, with 207 total goals scored and 273 allowed.

Dallas has gone 50-25-6 overall with a 15-7-3 record against the Central Division. The Stars have a 22-10-3 record in games their opponents commit more penalties.

The teams meet Wednesday for the fourth time this season. The Stars won 5-1 in the last matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Filip Forsberg has 31 goals and 43 assists for the Predators. Steven Stamkos has four goals and three assists over the past 10 games.

Matt Duchene has 30 goals and 51 assists for the Stars. Mikko Rantanen has three goals and nine assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Predators: 2-8-0, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.5 assists, 3.4 penalties and 7.9 penalty minutes while giving up 4.1 goals per game.

Stars: 4-4-2, averaging 3.5 goals, 6.3 assists, 3.6 penalties and 8.8 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.

INJURIES: Predators: None listed.

Stars: None listed.

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