Stars-Sharks Preview

San Jose Sharks at Dallas Stars
Monday, March 20
7:30 p.m.
TV: Fox Sports Southwest
Radio: The Ticket 1310 AM/96.7 FM
About the Stars
The Stars (28-33-10) lost 3-1 at Calgary Friday night. A neutral zone turnover led to Calgary taking a 1-0 lead late in the first period, and the Flames had a 3-0 lead by midway through the game.
"This is just one of those nights where we made too many mistakes, and it cost us," Stars defenseman Dan Hamhuis said.
The Stars, who went 1-3-0 on a four-game road trip, have lost four of their past five games overall.
Stars captain Jamie Benn, who missed Friday's game with an eye injury, practiced Sunday. He will be a game day decision. Center Jason Spezza left Sunday's practice early with back spasms and is doubtful for Monday.
Stars coach Lindy Ruff said if both Benn and Spezza can't play Monday the Stars would either call up a forward from the AHL or dress eleven forwards and seven defensemen.
Injuries: LW Jamie Benn (eye) is questionable. C Jason Spezza (back spasms) is doubtful. LW Antoine Roussel (hand) is out. C/LW Mattias Janmark (knee) is on injured reserve.

About the Sharks
The Sharks (44-22-7) lost 2-1 to Anaheim in San Jose Saturday. It was the second straight loss for the Sharks, who went 3-3-0 on a six-game homestand.
"The other night (4-1 loss to St. Louis) wasn't our best game by any means, but tonight was better," said Sharks captain Joe Pavelski. "We had our chances. We have to find a way to stick one in the net and tie that game up."
With Saturday's loss, San Jose's lead over Anaheim for first place in the Pacific Division is down to four points.
Forward Jannik Hansen left Saturday's game with an undisclosed injury. The Sharks recalled forwards Timo Meier and Danny O'Regan from the AHL Sunday.
Monday's game kicks off a four-game road trip for San Jose.
Injuries: F Jannik Hansen (undisclosed), D David Schlemko (lower body), and F Melker Karlsson (lower body) are day to day.
Season Series
\This is the second of three meetings between the Stars and Sharks this season.
\The Sharks won the first meeting, 5-1, in San Jose on March 12.
\The Stars and Sharks play again Friday in Dallas. It will be the third game between the two teams in a span of 13 days.
Statistical Tidbits
\The Stars are 18-12-6 at home.
\The Sharks are 19-12-3 on the road.
\The Stars are 10-6-2 vs. the Pacific Division.
\The Sharks are 9-7-0 vs. the Central Division.
\The Stars rank 14th in the NHL in goal scoring at 2.75 per game.
\The Sharks rank 15th in goal scoring at 2.73 per game.
\The Sharks rank third in goals against at 2.31 per game.
\The Stars rank 30th in goals against at 3.27 per game.
\San Jose defenseman Brent Burns is tied for eighth in the league in scoring with 70 points (27 goals, 43 assists).
*Dallas forward Tyler Seguin ranks tenth in the league in scoring with 68 points (24 goals, 44 assists).
This story was not subject to approval of the National Hockey League or Dallas Stars Hockey Club. Mark Stepneski is an independent writer whose posts on DallasStars.com reflect his own opinions and do not represent official statements from the Dallas Stars. You can follow Mark on Twitter @StarsInsideEdge.