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Stars Vs. Flames: Game Preview, TV Info And More

The Stars have lost three straight and sit four points out of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. They'll battle Calgary for a crucial two points on Thursday.

By Steven Godfrey
DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 03: Alex Goligoski #33 of the Dallas Stars falls on top of Jiri Hudler #26 of the Detroit Red Wings at American Airlines Center on January 3, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 03: Alex Goligoski #33 of the Dallas Stars falls on top of Jiri Hudler #26 of the Detroit Red Wings at American Airlines Center on January 3, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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The Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames are both still within striking distance of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference, but have to keep pace as the regular season enters its final quarter. The Flames (ninth place and one point out of playoff contention) and Stars (11th place and four points out of playoff contention) will meet for the first of four times this season tonight in Dallas.

The Stars have lost their last three games, slipping in the playoff push because of a tepid offense. Dallas averaged 1.66 goals a game in three losses, three of which came from one player (right winger Michael Ryder). The Flames have earned at least one point in each of their last six road games.

Date / Time: Thursday, February 16, 7:30 p.m. CT

Location: American Airlines Arena, Dallas, Texas

TV: Fox Sports Southwest, TSN

Radio: Stars Radio Network

Streaming: n/a

For more on the Dallas Stars, check out Defending Big D. For Calgary Flames news and notes, vist Matchsticks And Gasoline. All your NHL coverage can be found at SB Nation's NHL page.

Photographs by jamesbrandon, jdtornow, phlezk, flygraphix, mcdlttx, tomasland, and literalbarrage used in background montage under Creative Commons. Thank you.