Fri Mar 07 03:20:00 UTC 2025: **Dallas Stars Host Calgary Flames in Crucial Matchup Ahead of NHL Trade Deadline**
DALLAS, TX – With the NHL trade deadline only a day away, the Dallas Stars (40-19-2, 82 points), currently third in the Western Conference, face the Calgary Flames (28-23-11, 67 points) tonight at the American Airlines Center (AAC). The game is set for 7 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on Victory+ and The Ticket.
The Stars enter the game riding high on a six-game winning streak at the AAC, where they boast a dominant 23-6-1 record this season. Their recent success includes an 11-3 record over their last 14 games, culminating in a thrilling 4-3 victory against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Defenseman Thomas Harley netted the game-winning goal with only 4.8 seconds remaining. Roope Hintz continues to lead the offensive charge, contributing a goal and two assists against the Devils, following Wyatt Johnston’s hat trick against the St. Louis Blues on Sunday.
In contrast, the Calgary Flames arrive in Dallas with less momentum, having lost three of their last four games. Although they secured a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers Tuesday, fueled by a two-goal performance from Connor Zary, they are struggling with a -20 goal differential and a precarious playoff position.
Key players to watch include Stars center Roope Hintz, who has been on fire lately with three goals and 11 assists in his last five games, and Flames center Nazem Kadri, who has five goals and 12 points in his last 11. Stars’ newcomer Mikael Granlund is still searching for his first goal in a Dallas uniform, despite contributing seven assists in nine games since his arrival.
The game promises a high-stakes clash as the Stars look to maintain their momentum heading into the trade deadline, while the Flames fight to stay in playoff contention.
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