DALLAS STARS NOTES:
LAST DALLAS STARS GAME
Dec. 31, 2022 – STARS 5 vs. SHARKS 2
The Stars extended their winning streak to four consecutive games with a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on New Year’s Eve at American Airlines Center. Forward Joe Pavelski (1-2—3) recorded his 200th point with the Stars with his third point of the game, while defenseman Miro Heiskanen (0-2—2) chipped in two assists. Forward Jason Robertson (1-1—2) boosted his 2022 totals to 56-52—108 (89 GP) and surpassed Jamie Benn (2015: 48-59—107 in 85 GP) for the fourth-most points by a Stars/North Stars skater in a calendar year. Robertson trails only Dino Ciccarelli (1986: 63-51—114 in 80 GP), Neal Broten (1982: 43-67—110 in 76 GP) and Bobby Smith (1981: 36-73—109 in 81 GP) for the franchise mark. Rookie forward Fredrik Olofsson (1-0—1) scored his first career NHL goal, which also served as the game winner. Benn extended his point streak to a season-high eight consecutive games (4-5—9) and goaltender Jake Oettinger (40-18-4) became the fifth goaltender in NHL history to record at least 40 wins before their 25th birthday.
The others: Terry Sawchuk (44-12-15), Jonathan Quick (40-28-5), Mike Liut (40-21-9) and Roger Crozier (40-23-5). PP: 2-3 | PK: 4-4 | SF: 31 | SA: 31 | DAL TOI: Heiskanen (23:38) | Attendance: 18,532 (sellout)
Three Stars: 1. DAL – J. Pavelski 2. DAL – F. Olofsson 3. DAL – J. Robertson
UPCOMING GAME SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Time (CT) Location TV/Radio
Tue., Jan. 3, 2023 Los Angeles Kings 9 p.m. Crypto.com Arena ESPN/KTCK
Wed., Jan. 4, 2023 Anaheim Ducks 9 p.m. Honda Center BSSW/KTCK
Sun., Jan. 8, 2023 Florida Panthers 2:30 p.m. American Airlines Center BSSWX/KTCK
Tue., Jan. 10, 2023 New York Islanders 6:30 p.m. UBS Arena BSSWX/KTCK
Thu., Jan. 12, 2023 New York Rangers 6 p.m. Madison Square Garden BSSW/KTCK
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Dec. 12 – Recalled forward Riley Tufte from Texas (AHL)
Dec. 15 – Acquired defenseman Oskari Laaksonen from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for defenseman Joseph Cecconi
Dec. 23 – Loaned forward Riley Tufte to Texas (AHL)
Dec. 27 – Recalled forward Fredrik Olofsson from Texas (AHL)
Jan. 1 – Loaned forward Fredrik Olofsson to Texas (AHL)
Jan. 1 – Signed forward Joe Pavelski to a one-year contract extension through the 2023-24 season
Jan. 2 – Recalled forward Fredrik Olofsson from Texas (AHL)
INJURIES
Man-games lost, 2022-23: 14
NAME INJURY # OF GAMES DATES
D Miro Heiskanen Upper body 3 Oct. 25-29
G Jake Oettinger Lower body 4 Nov. 1-8
F Denis Gurianov Upper body 6 Nov. 11-21
F Roope Hintz Lower body 1 Nov. 19
DALLAS STARS NOTES
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Stars open the 2023 calendar year with a trip to the West Coast where tonight they’ll take on the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. (9 p.m. CT, TV: ESPN, Radio: The Ticket 96.7-FM/1310-AM). This is the second of three meetings between the Stars and Kings and one of two in LA over the next few weeks (also Jan. 19). Dallas opened the three-game set with a 5-2 victory on Nov. 1 at American Airlines Center. Following tonight’s contest, the Stars will close out their California swing with a matchup against the Anaheim Ducks tomorrow at Honda Center.
I KNOW I’VE DONE THIS BEFORE
- In the series opener against LA on Nov. 1, forwards Jason Robertson (1-2—3), Tyler Seguin (1-0—1) and Roope Hintz (2-1—3) scored in a span of 90 seconds – the Stars’ fastest three goals since Feb. 4, 2019 vs. the Coyotes (1:11).
- Robertson and Hintz led the offensive punch with three points apiece, while captain Jamie Benn (0-2—2) and defenseman Miro Heiskanen (0-2—2) had multi-assist nights.
- Robertson has two goals and four points (2-2—4) in three career games vs. LA.
- Hintz enters tonight’s matchup with six points (3-3—6) in seven career appearances against the Kings.
- Forward Joe Pavelski (1-0—1) added a power-play tally for his 24th career goal against the Kings – tops among active Stars. Pavelski also paces the club in points (24-27—51), power-play tallies (13) and game-winning goals (5). His next shot on goal against the Kings will be his 200th against them.
- Pavelski has amassed 24 points (13-11—24) in 32 games in LA.
- Seguin is averaging nearly a point per game in his career against the Kings with 23 points (10-13—23) in 26 games.
- Benn enters tonight’s matchup with 16 goals and 36 points (16-20—36) in 44 career games vs. LA, including 20 points (10-10—20) in 21 games on the road. He also has five power-play goals is the lone player on the active roster with a shorthanded goal against them.
- Defenseman Ryan Suter leads active Stars in assists (32) over a team-high 61 games vs. the Kings.
- Goaltender Jake Oettinger is 1-1-0 with a 2.56 goals-against average and .929 save percentage in two career appearances against the Kings.
- Netminder Scott Wedgewood has fashioned a 2-2-0 mark with a 3.26 GAA and .898 SV% in four appearances vs. LA.
2022-23 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
Nov. 1 vs. LA – W, 5-2
Jan. 3, 2023 at LA
Jan. 19, 2023 at LA
LOS ANGELES KINGS NOTES:
JAN. 3 vs. DALLAS STARS – 7:00 PM PT // Venue: Crypto.com Arena // TV: ESPN // Radio: iHeartRadio, Tu Liga
-The LA Kings host the Dallas Stars for the second of three meetings between the clubs this season (5-2 L on Nov. 1; Jan. 19).
-The Kings look to even the season series against the Stars.
-The Stars visit Crypto.com Arena for the first time since Dec. 9, 2021 (4-0 LAK W).
WARM-UPS
1) The LA Kings will play 13 games in the month of January, with six games at Crypto.com Arena and seven on the road.
2) Drew Doughty sits one assist shy of eclipsing the 20-assist plateau for the 14th time in his career. Only Dallas’ Ryan Suter (14) has more 20+ assist seasons among active defensemen.
3) Matt Roy is one goal away from establishing a new single season career-high of five.
4) Only San Jose’s Nick Bonino (53) has more blocked shots among forwards in the league than Anze Kopitar’s 50.
5) The Kings are 12-1-0 when leading after two periods of play this season.
vs. DALLAS ALL-TIME:
All-Time Record: 90-109-32-11
Home: 52-45-19-4
Away: 38-64-13-7
OT: 11-12 (14 ties)
Shootout: 5-3
2021-22: 1-1-1
2022-23: 0-1-0
FRANCHISE LEADERS vs. DALLAS
Marcel Dionne – 40 GP, 65 PTS (32-33=65)
Anze Kopitar* – 66 GP, 58 PTS (20-38=58)
Luc Robitaille – 57 GP, 51 PTS (26-25=51)
Dave Taylor – 45 GP, 50 PTS (19-31=50)
Dustin Brown – 74 GP, 45 PTS (22-23=45)
*-denotes active roster player
LAST MEETING vs. DALLAS: Nov. 1, 2022 – LAK 2 vs. DAL 5
Venue: American Airlines Center
LAK Goals: Fiala (3), Kaliyev (4)
DAL Goals: Hintz (4, 5), Robertson (5), Seguin (3), Pavelski (5)
Goalies: LAK: Petersen (L, 35 saves, 40 shots) DAL: Wedgewood (W, 30 saves, 32 shots)
LAK PP: 1-for-3
LAK PK: 1-for-4
THE NEXT THREE:
Thurs., Jan. 5 | vs. Boston Bruins | 7:30 p.m. PT | Bally Sports West | LA Kings iHeart Radio Audio Network
The LA Kings look to sweep the season series against the Bruins after winning the first meeting between the two clubs, 3-2, in a shootout on Dec. 15 in Boston.
Thurs., Jan. 7 | at Vegas Golden Knights | 7:00 p.m. PT | Bally Sports West | LA Kings iHeart Radio Audio Network
The LA Kings have won two of their last three games at T-Mobile Arena (2-1-0).
Thurs., Jan. 9 | vs. Edmonton Oilers | 7:30 p.m. PT | Bally Sports West | LA Kings iHeart Radio Audio Network
The Edmonton Oilers return to Crypto.com Arena for the first time since Round One of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
INJURY & MGL REPORT
Player, Games Missed, Date(s), Status
F Alex Iafallo, 23 games, Oct. 18 – Dec. 3 (lower-body)
F Brendan Lemieux, 18 games, Nov. 14 – Dec. 20 (lower-body)
F Quinton Byfield, 6 games, Oct. 27 – Nov. 5 (illness)
F Arthur Kaliyev, 5 games, Dec. 22 – Pres. (lower-body)
F Trevor Moore, 3 games, Dec. 27 – Pres. (upper-body
F Viktor Arvidsson, 2 games, Oct. 13 (illness); Oct. 25 (illness)
D Sean Durzi, 2 games, Nov. 19 – Nov. 22. (lower-body)
D Drew Doughty, 1 game, Dec. 11 (lower-body)
F Gabriel Vilardi, 1 game, Nov. 27 (lower-body)
2022-23 Total Regular-Season Man-Games Lost: 61
RECENT TRANSACTIONS (as of 1/2/23)
Dec. 22 – Brendan Lemieux (F) activated from injured reserve.
Dec. 22 – Tobie Bisson (D) loaned to Hockey Canada for the Spengler Cup.
Dec. 23 – Rasmus Kupari (F) and Jordan Spence (D) loaned to Ontario (AHL).
Dec. 27 – Quinton Byfield (F), Rasmus Kupari (F) and Jordan Spence (D) recalled from Ontario (AHL).
Dec. 27 – Arthur Kaliyev (F) placed on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 20.
Dec. 31 – Jordan Spence (D) loaned to Ontario (AHL).
KOPI VS. THE STARS
LA Kings captain Anze Kopitar has registered 58 points (20-38=58) in 66 career games versus Dallas, the second-most in franchise history behind Marcel Dionne (40 GP, 32-33=65). Only Chicago’s Patrick Kane (30-43=73) has more points against Dallas among active skaters than Kopitar:
Most points versus Dallas among active skaters
Player GP PTS
Patrick Kane 63 73 (30-43=73)
Anze Kopitar 66 58 (20-38=58)
Paul Stastny 55 53 (24-19=53
Jonathan Toews 53 48 (18-30=48)
Joe Pavelski 59 48 (21-27=48)
Of Kopitar’s 58 points, 37 (14-23=37) have been scored at Crypto.com Arena, the most home points against Dallas by any active player.
