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

The Dallas Stars own one of the leagues stingiest defenses and Ryan Gilbert believes that'll be the difference maker as they take on the Penguins in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Penguins return home to host the Dallas Stars on Monday night. Pittsburgh is coming off a 4-2 win in Washington the night after a 5-1 loss in Carolina.

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