The Stars’ dominant 7-2 win over the Boston Bruins Thursday brought a night of milestones and memorable individual performances. Both Dallas’ oldest players and youngest had meaningful moments to make the dominant win a night many on the team won’t forget.

One game after pulling off their biggest win of the season, the Bruins failed to ride the momentum, falling flat in a 7-2 loss to the Stars Thursday night at American Airlines Center. The Bruins fell to 8-8-2 as they continued their maddening, season-long pattern of one-step-forward, two-steps-back hockey.

The Dallas Stars (10-5, in the Central Division) are headed north for a road game against the Minnesota Wild (11-2-3, in the Central Division).

Thursday. Puck drop from the American Airlines Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Bruins vs. Stars odd

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