The Dallas Stars are surging up the Western Conference, and should target Brock Nelson to help replace Tyler Seguin in the lineup.

Although the team has battled power play struggles throughout the season, that aspect of its game was significant in a big 5-4 overtime win over the New York Rangers on Monday night. Dallas made the most of its power play opportunities, going 2-for-2 when those scenarios presented themselves.

The Washington Capitals snuck their way into the Stanley Cup ... Thompson didn’t even get an honorable mention as Dallas Stars’ Jake Oettinger and Tampa Bay Lighting’s Andrei Vasilevskiy were the last two goalies to receive over 11 points.

After taking on the second place team in the league last night, the Montreal Canadiens are back home today to take on the Dallas Stars who are third in the Central division and seventh in the league.

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Washington Capitals (27-10-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Nashville Predators (13-21-7, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Predators -124, Capitals +104; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE ...

It's quite the impressive group of squads, with the Habs taking down the Dallas Stars, Washington Capitals, Utah Hockey Club, Colorado Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks, Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden ...

But if the Stars think the Canadiens are just another poor team against which they can easily add a seventh tick mark to their winning streak, they’re in for a shock. Montreal might be best served by coming out with a surprise attack right off the opening faceoff.

The newest Edmonton Oiler, John Klingberg, joined the team at practice on Monday. He skated in drills and participated in all activities, which is a good sign that he’s nearing a return to the NHL.

ARLINGTON, Va. – Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson has been named the NHL’s First Star for the week ending Jan. 19, the NHL announced today.

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said Monday that newest addition John Klingberg will not suit up for the team for at least a week.

The Canadiens face a series of obstacles in the way of a 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs spot, their own set of "Labours of Hercules" if you will.