It's back on the road for the Dallas Stars, who open a three-game trip in Buffalo Monday afternoon. The Stars also play at New York Rangers (Tuesday) and New York Islanders (Thursday).
The road has not been a friendly place for the Stars, who are 6-11-4 away from home this season including nine losses in their past 12 (3-7-2). With the Stars (18-18-8) sitting four points out of a playoff spot 44 games into the season, getting the road game in order is key if they are going to make a push up the standings.
"Every game is important for us now, but on the road, where we've struggled, this is going to be huge for us," said defenseman John Klingberg.
These upcoming points on the road are important for the Stars because they've given up some points at home recently, picking up only three of a possible eight points over the past four games at American Airlines Center.
"We have got to establish some type of road game," said Stars coach Lindy Ruff. "When you give [points] away at home, you have to get them back on the road, and our road record hasn't been good enough. The only way to get this thing going on a consistent basis is to be a winner on the road."
Stars look to get road game in order
Three-game road trip opens Monday in Buffalo
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