Predators at Stars
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, American Airlines Center, Dallas TV: FSSW Radio: KTCK/1310 AM Records: Predators 10-9-6, 26 points; Stars 12-10-2, 26 pts. About the Stars: At the season’s midpoint, the Stars are in the hunt for a playoff berth, sitting in 10th place in the Western Conference but only two points out of fifth place, which is inhabited by four teams with 28 points. ... Playmaker Jamie Benn injured his wrist Saturday against Phoenix and didn’t practice Monday. X-rays ruled out a break. His status against the Predators is uncertain. ... Dallas is 5-4-1 at home and 7-6-1 on the road. ... Dallas is ranked 11th in power play at 19.5 ... The team’s save percentage is .907. About the Predators: Nashville won the first of three meetings with Dallas this season 5-4 in overtime on Feb. 25. In that game, Roman Josi posted the first four-point game by a Nashville defenseman since 2008. ... The Predators are 9-1-4 when scoring more than one goal ... Nashville ranks fourth in the NHL in team goals-against average at 2.24. ... Nashville leads the league in fewest penalty minutes per game at 9.9. ... Team captain Shea Weber has 12 points in his last 12 outings.Have more to add? News tip? Tell us
