The Dallas Stars are heading into tonight’s season opener against the Arizona Coyotes with a 3-1 lead in the series and are currently tied atop the division standings at one point.
But they are on a bye next week as they prepare to face the Minnesota Wild in the second round of the playoffs.
The Stars are expected to be without injured forwards Jamie Benn and Patrick Sharp.
Benn and Sharp will be unavailable to play against the Coyotes.NHL.com’s Pierre LeBrun has the latest on the upcoming games and schedule:Here’s the full series schedule: