Dallas Stars (28-13-9, in the Central Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (22-20-7, in the Metropolitan Division)
Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after Jason Robertson scored two goals in the Stars’ 6-2 win over the Boston Bruins.
Columbus is 22-20-7 overall and 11-8-4 at home. The Blue Jackets have a -19 scoring differential, with 144 total goals scored and 163 conceded.
Dallas has gone 15-6-6 in road games and 28-13-9 overall. The Stars have gone 14-2-4 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent.