Tue Oct 21 23:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Stars Look to Break Inconsistency Against Blue Jackets Tonight
DALLAS, TX – The Dallas Stars (3-2-0) face the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at the American Airlines Center at 7:00 p.m., looking to halt early-season inconsistency and build momentum on a three-game homestand. Fans can catch the game on The Ticket 96.7-FM and 1310-AM. Tickets are still available, and information on parking and arena policies can be found on the AAC website.
The Stars are aiming to avoid a losing streak, a point of emphasis driven by the team’s leadership, including former Star Joe Pavelski, known for his belief in quickly rebounding from losses. Coach Glen Gulutzan echoed this sentiment after consecutive losses to Vancouver and St. Louis, stating, “This thing needs to stop.”
Key players on both sides are entering the game with impressive streaks. Stars forward Roope Hintz has started the season strong with a five-game point streak (4-2-6), ranking among the league’s longest active streaks. He also boasts a two-game point streak against Columbus. On the Blue Jackets side, Kirill Marchenko is making franchise history, having scored five goals in the first five games, leading Columbus in scoring (5-1-6) and carrying a plus-minus rating of +4. He also enters Tuesday’s game riding a three-game point streak against the Stars.
Goaltender Jake Oettinger emphasized the importance of home-ice advantage, stating, “We need to get into that groove…take care of business at home, and you end up in a good place.”
Statistically, the Stars boast a strong power play, ranked third in the NHL at 33.3%, while the Blue Jackets struggle with the penalty kill, ranking last at 55.6%. Dallas has also been dominant in first periods, outscoring opponents 7-1.
In team news, defenseman Nils Lundkvist will be placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.
Tonight also marks College Night, with a special focus on Texas A&M University. Fans can also take advantage of a 20% discount on the Sportiqe Drake Hoodie inside the arena, and participate in the 50/50 raffle benefiting the Baby Booties Diaper Bank.
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