I don't envision Dallas being sharp for this matchup having been idle since Saturday due to its mandatory bye week. The Stars' only practice of the week came on Thursday.

The Stars' scoring is down from a year ago ranking 13th. They are below average on the power play.

Arizona ranks among the bottom-six in goals, shots on goal and power play. The Stars have mediocre goaltending, but will have their best goalie in net as Kari Lehtonen is projected to start.

The Coyotes had a bad first period against the Blackhawks last night in a 6-3 loss. I expect the Coyotes to play a more tight-checking game rather than try to open things up.