Stars host Oilers looking to return to winning path

Connor McDavid, the 18-year-old center for the Edmonton Oilers, was the first overall pick of the 2015 draft. He hasn’t scored in his first two NHL games. Jeff Roberson AP

Oilers at Stars

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, American Airlines Center, Dallas

TV: FSSW Radio: KTCK/1310 AM and 96.7 FM

Records: Stars 1-1-0, 2 points; Oilers 0-2-0, 0 pts

About the Oilers: They have one goal through two games this season, both losses on the road. ... Top overall draft pick Connor McDavid is pointless in his first two NHL games. ... Goalie Anders Nilsson is likely to start after Cam Talbot made 52 saves on 56 shots in losses to the St. Louis Blues and Predators.

About the Stars: They were 2-1-0 against the Oilers last season, with Tyler Seguin scoring twice in each win. ... Cody Eakin and Mattias Janmark each have two goals this season ... In their loss to Colorado, the Stars outshot the Avalanche 33-28.

This story was originally published October 12, 2015 at 7:15 PM with the headline "Stars host Oilers looking to return to winning path."

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