Dallas; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars host Columbus after Patrik Laine scored two goals in the Blue Jackets' 4-3 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.
The Stars are 15-14-12 against division opponents. Dallas has given up 26 power-play goals, killing 78.3% of opponent chances.
The Blue Jackets are 15-20-9 against the rest of their division. Columbus ranks 25th in the Nhl with 29.2 shots per game and is averaging 2.5 goals.
In their last matchup on March 14, Dallas won 2-1.
TOP PERFORMERS: Joe Pavelski leads the Stars with a plus-14 in 41 games this season. Roope Hintz has three goals and eight assists over the last 10 games for Dallas.