After Thursday’s 4-0 shutout win against the Colorado Avalanche, the Dallas Stars have had a very successful start to their home stand. Alexander Radulov returned from his healthy scratch with a bang, and reminded the league that he’s an elite player by scoring his first career hat trick. By shutting down Colorado’s top line with key line matchups and smart defense and goaltending, Dallas helped bolster their spot in the current Wild Card race.
With a win streak and crucial points on the line, the Stars will meet the Chicago Blackhawks at home tonight for the third of four matchups this season.