Via NHL.com

The Pittsburgh Penguins head to the American Airlines Arena for a matchup with the Dallas Stars tonight. Puck-drop for the game is scheduled to take place at 9:00 p.m. EST between the two sides.

Pittsburgh comes into this game having taken down the Colorado Avalanche in their last matchup. They are feeling really good and will have another test ahead of them in the Central Division leading Dallas Stars. The Penguins are currently in fifth place within the loaded Metropolitan Division and are fighting for a potential playoff spot. Every point they can get at this time makes a big difference so they will need their A-game as they face the Stars.

As for Dallas, they enter this game sitting in first place of their division but they are currently tied in points for it with the Minnesota Wild. Dallas also needs every point they can get so this should be a fun matchup between two desperate teams. The Stars have relied on a strong defense and efficient offense all season long and it has helped boost them towards the top of the Western Conference. As they face Pittsburgh tonight, they will need their strong defense to really step up against a Penguins attack that can score with the best of them.

Prediction: Dallas Stars 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 4 (OT)

I like this to be a physical game between two good teams that heads into overtime. Give me the Stars to edge out the Penguins but both teams get needed points here.

Odds Presented By Betfred Sportsbook 

Spread – Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5 (-195) / Dallas Stars -1.5 (+165)

Moneyline – Pittsburgh Penguins +125 / Dallas Stars -145

Total – 6.5 – Over (-105) / Under (-115)

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