The Lightning have won three in a row, are 5-0-2 in their past seven games and lead the NHL with 88 points. They've scored at least five goals in each of their past three games, including a 6-3 win against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. The Stars are 6-1-1 in their past eight games and third in the Central Division, two points ahead of the St. Louis Blues.
Players to watch
Stars center Tyler Seguin has 11 points (seven goals, four assists) in his past eight games. Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has seven points (three goals, four assists) in his past two games.
They said it
"[The Lightning] are an elite team and have some elite talent over there, so we really have to be at the top of our game and come prepared." -- Stars captain Jamie Benn "The one thing [Stars coach Jim] Montgomery has instilled to them is a defensive mindset. We were fortunate we didn't give up any goals last time we played them, but we had to grind … we ended up getting two." -- Lightning coach Jon Cooper
Bishop practiced Wednesday but will not play. … Palat took part in an optional morning skate and is possible to return after missing two games with an upper-body injury… Cernak was also on the ice and might return against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. … Joseph was recalled from Syracuse of the American Hockey League one day after he was sent down.
Stat pack
Radulov has five points (one goal, four assists) in his past five games. … Point has six points (two goals, four assists) during a three-game point streak.
