San Jose Sharks Seek Redemption Against Dallas Stars in Highly Anticipated Rematch
The San Jose Sharks are seeking revenge against the Dallas Stars in their upcoming game. The last time these teams faced off, the Stars dominated the Sharks with a 4-1 victory. San Jose is eager to turn the tables on their home turf.
With a record of 22-7-5, the Stars are currently second in the Central Division. They need to maintain their winning streak to stay ahead of the Minnesota Wild, who have strengthened their defense with Quinn Hughes. Dallas has been performing well, with a 7-2-1 record in their last 10 games.
Special teams could be a challenge for the Sharks as the Stars boast a strong power play operating at 31.4% and a solid penalty kill at 82.4%. In comparison, the Sharks' power play is at 78.6%.
Key players to watch for the Stars include Mikko Rantanen, who has 44 points in 33 games, and goal-scoring leaders Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnson. In goal, Jake Oettinger and Casey DeSmith have been reliable for Dallas.
The Sharks will face the Stars again on Jan. 10 after tonight's game. Ty Dellandrea and Adam Gaudette are expected to play for the Sharks, while Jeff Skinner will be scratched. Alex Nedeljkovic is likely to start in goal for San Jose.
For the Dallas Stars, Tyler Seguin and Lian Bichsel are still sidelined with injuries. Jake Oettinger is projected to be in goal for the Stars. The game promises to be an exciting matchup between these two competitive teams.