The Dallas Stars (2-0-0) play host to the Winnipeg Jets (1-0-0) at American Airlines Center on Monday. Winnipeg is playing their first of four games on the road coming off a 4-1 win over the Rangers on Friday. The Jets committed only two penalties in the game, holding New York without a power play goal. Mark Scheifele was the top goalscorer for the Jets with two goals. Connor Hellebuyck saved an impressive 40 of 41 shots (.975%) in the win. Dallas beat the Predators 5-1 on Saturday. Roope Hintz was the leading goal scorer for the Stars, netting twice. Jake Oettinger was impressive in the win, making 29 saves (.966%).
HEAD TO HEAD
The Stars won three of the four games between the teams last season, including a 4-3 (OT) victory in their final meeting in March, their third straight win against Winnipeg. Jason Robertson led Dallas with three goals. Braden Holtby got the win, saving 39 of 42 shots (.928%).
FACING OFF
Winnipeg averaged 3.05 goals per game last season, 17th in the NHL, and they are taking on a Stars team that allowed 2.98 goals a game (13th). Meanwhile, Dallas found the net 2.84 times a game on average, 21st in the league, and the Jets allowed opponents to score 3.09 goals per game (20th).The Jets converted 21.05% of their power play opportunities (17th), while Dallas’ 79.00% penalty kill percentage ranked 19th. The Stars scored on 22.41% of their power play chances (11th). Winnipeg’s PK% of 75.00 ranked No. 28.
TOP PERFORMERS:
Hintz (2G 2A) and Robertson (1G 3A) lead the Stars in scoring on the season with four points apiece. Oettinger (2-0-0) is the top goalie for Dallas with a goals against average of 1.00, third-best in the league. He has a save percentage of .968%.
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