Lightning Challenge Stars' Home Win Streak Thursday

The Tampa Bay Lightning will face the Dallas Stars on March 20, both teams entering the game with impressive recent performances. The Lightning, seeking to secure home-ice advantage in the playoffs, are coming off two consecutive victories and currently hold a record of 39-23-5. Meanwhile, the Stars, with a strong 43-21-3 record, are looking to extend their home winning streak to nine games after a recent overtime win against the Anaheim Ducks. This matchup is particularly significant as the Lightning aim to close the gap on the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers in the Atlantic Division standings. Both teams feature key players in form, with the Lightning's Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel leading in goals, while the Stars have new additions like Mikael Granlund performing well. The game promises to be intense, reflecting the high stakes as the playoffs approach.