Some of the big offensive names on both sides will be watching from at home, but both teams are looking for stronger defensive play late in the preseason.
The Stars actually hope to quell a little of the exhibition nerves tonight as they head out to the East Coast for a 6:30 p.m. game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. While the offense has been there in many games (though in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues, not so much), the play has been a little sloppier on defense and in goal, leading to quite a few tense shoulders around the fanbase.