The Dallas Stars are set to face the Toronto Maple Leafs, featuring forward John Tavares, who recently scored a hat trick in a victory against the Buffalo Sabres.

This matchup marks the first encounter between the two teams this season, with the Stars boasting a solid home record of 13-3-0 and the Maple Leafs holding a 5-6-2 record on the road.

Key players to watch include William Nylander for Toronto and Jason Robertson for Dallas, both contributing significantly to their teams' offensive efforts.