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Stars vs. Maple Leafs: Radek Faksa should draw tough assignment in return to play

7:30 p.m. today (FSSW/1310 AM The Ticket)

Storyline

Dallas returns from the All-Star Break and needs to make a run at the playoffs. The Stars have 50 points in 50 games and probably need about 38 points in the final 32 games to get into the discussion. This is the fourth game in a six-game homestand in which the Stars are 1-0-2 so far.

Key matchup

-- Auston Matthews vs. Radek Faksa

Matthews, 19, was taken first overall in the 2016 entry draft and has 39 points (23 goals, 16 assists) in 47 games as a rookie.