Game Day Guide: Stars vs Sabres

Find out how to watch, listen, live stream and the latest stats on the matchup

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By Stars Staff
@DallasStars

Game 79: Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres

When: Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 PM CT

Where: American Airlines Center

TV: Bally Sports Southwest Extra

Radio: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM

Live Stats: NHL Game Center

Giveaway Night: Jason Robertson Bobblehead Night

Arrive early to get your Jason Robertson bobblehead! Fans wishing to acquire a bobblehead must go to the distribution points at either Section 101, 113, or 108. Distribution of the Jason Robertson bobbleheads will NOT be at the doors. Only one bobblehead will be given to each present ticketed guest.

Dallas Stars
Buffalo Sabres
Record
49-20-9 (23-10-4 Home)
37-36-5 (17-17-4 Away)
Rank
107 Points (1st Central)
79 Points (6th Atlantic)
Power Play
24.8% (57-for-230)
16.7% (36-for-215)
Penalty Kill
81.3% (187-for-230)
79.2% (187-for-236)
Last 10 Games
9-1-0
5-5-0

Five Points 5️⃣

  • The Dallas Stars face the Buffalo Sabres Tuesday night at American Airlines Center for the second and final meeting between the clubs this season. Entering Tuesday’s match, the Stars have won four of their last five games (4-0-1) against the Sabres.
  • The teams opened the season series in Buffalo on Feb. 6, when Dallas defeated Buffalo, 2-1. The Stars went 1-for-5 (20.0%) on the power-play and 3-for-4 (75.0%) on the penalty kill. Forwards Matt Duchene (1-0—1) and Sam Steel (1-0—1) both scored a goal, and goaltender Jake Oettinger made a season-high 47 saves on 48 shots faced.
  • Duchene has tallied seven points (4-3—7) in his last five games against Buffalo, including two power-play goals (2-0—2). He ranks second among current Stars skaters with 23 points (11-12—23) in 24 career games against them.
  • Forward Jason Robertson has earned seven points (3-4—7) in five career games against Buffalo, including two three-point performances.
  • Oettinger has appeared in four games against the Sabres, posting a 3-0-1 record with 2.49 goals-against average and .930 save percentage.
Active Streaks
Leading Scorers

Matt Duchene (3-1—4, 2 GP) 

Tyler Seguin (13-17—30, 34 GP)

Mason Marchment (1-3—4, 2 GP)

Matt Duchene (11-12—23, 24 GP)

Radek Faksa (2-1—3, 2 GP)

Craig Smith (13-9—22, 32 GP)

Jamie Benn (12-10—22, 22 GP)

Players To Watch 👀

Captain Jamie Benn tallied three points (1-2—3) in a 7-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night. He has scored 10 goals (10-5—15) in his last 10 games, and he has earned 25 points (12-13—25) in his last 17 games, held off the scoreboard only twice over that span. Through 78 games this season, he ranks sixth on the Stars with 59 points (21-38--59) and shares seventh with 21 goals. He also shares second on the team with 21 power-play points (11-10—21).

Please know, due to construction on Victory Avenue, traffic around the arena may be more condensed than usual.

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