Maybe it's a leap of faith, but I like the Stars to starting turning their season around beginning with this matchup, the first of an important six-game homestand.

The Capitals have regained their dominance having won 10 of their last 11 and are fresh off a road victory against the Blues two days ago. This is their third consecutive road game. They return home after this game to host Carolina on Monday. I don't see them taking this game as seriously as the Stars.

The Stars still are looking for consistency. After upsetting the Rangers on the road by scoring seven goals, they lost their last game to the Islanders on the road Thursday. I see the Stars being pumped here. They should play the Capitals with a lot of confidence having won nine in a row versus Washington. The last time the Capitals won a regulation game in Dallas was 1995.