Lightning host the Stars after Girgensons’ 2-goal game

Dallas Stars (6-3-1, in the Central Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (4-4-2, in the Atlantic Division)

Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Dallas Stars after Zemgus Girgensons’ two-goal game against the Nashville Predators in the Lightning’s 5-2 win.

Tampa Bay has a 4-4-2 record overall and a 2-3-0 record on its home ice. The Lightning have gone 1-3-1 in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.

Dallas is 6-3-1 overall and 3-1-0 on the road. The Stars have gone 4-1-1 in games their opponents serve more penalty minutes.

Thursday’s game is the first time these teams match up this season.

INJURIES: Lightning: None listed.

Stars: None listed.

___

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

News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.