The Stars (7-5-0) won their second straight game on the road, defeating the Vancouver Canucks, 2-1, in overtime Monday. Alexander Radulov scored the game-winner 2:32 into extra playing time. Tyler Seguin scored in regulation for the Stars, and Ben Bishop stopped 38 shots.
"It was big. Every game on the road is," said Bishop. "We played well, but it still wasn't our best effort, and we have a lot we can improve on. But we found a way in the end."
The Stars are 6-2-0 over their past eight games.
The Stars recalled C/LW Jason Dickinson from the Texas Stars of the AHL on Wednesday. Dickinson, who leads Texas with six goals in nine games, will play Thursday.
"Speed, tenacity, hard on the puck. He's got an edge to him," said Stars coach Ken Hitchcock. "He's a little bit like [Remi] Elie; he deserved to be on the team coming out of training camp, but there was no room at that time. Now, he's earned the right to see what he can do. He adds another level of size and skill to our group which is going to help us."
D Stephen Johns likely will return to the lineup Thursday after missing the past three games due to concussion symptoms.
C Martin Hanzal will miss his second straight game due to a lower-body injury.
Bishop will get the start in goal.
Thursday's game wraps up a five-game road trip for the Stars who are 2-2-0 including wins in the past games.
"We could have a winning record on this road trip which is incredible for the tough breaks when we started," Hitchcock said. "That's got everybody excited. We could end up 3-2 on this road trip."
Injuries: D Stephen Johns (concussion protocol) is probable. C Martin Hanzal (lower body) is out.
