The Stars are placing a lot of emphasis on this game after losing at home to the Kraken in overtime two days ago. The Stars have won 10 of their last 12 Thursday games.
The Penguins are off a huge upset road victory against the Avalanche. But no rest for the weary. As Pittsburgh is in action for the second straight day and third time in four days.
Pittsburgh is 4-10 the past 14 times when playing with zero rest. The Penguins also are 6-15 the last 21 times against above .500 foes.
Even with their win against Colorado last night, the Penguins still are just 6-13 in their last 19 road games. They have lost in six of their last eight visits to Dallas.
Pittsburgh is expected to go with backup goalie Casey DeSmith after Tristan Jarry was in net last night. That's a goalie dropoff.