Here's a look at the projected lineups for tonight's matchup between the Dallas Stars and the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. The Stars, boasting a strong 20-5-5 record, are looking to extend their point streak to eleven games. Meanwhile, the Jets, with a 14-13-1 record, are aiming to bounce back from a recent slump.

Dallas Stars Projected Lineup

The Stars have been on a roll, thanks to their offensive depth and solid goaltending. Here’s how they are expected to line up:

• Forwards:
  • Jamie Benn / Wyatt Johnston / Mikko Rantanen
  • Jason Robertson / Roope Hintz / Matt Duchene
  • Oskar Back / Justin Hryckowian / Mavrik Bourque
  • Sam Steel / Radek Faksa / Colin Blackwell
• Defense:
  • Esa Lindell / Miro Heiskanen
  • Vladislav Kolyachonok / Nils Lundkvist
  • Kyle Capobianco / Alex Petrovic
• Goaltenders:
  • Jake Oettinger
  • Casey DeSmith

Stars Injuries and Status: Thomas Harley, a defenseman, practiced on Monday and is traveling with the team. Ilya Lyubushkin, also a defenseman, did not travel and is considered day-to-day. Tyler Seguin (ACL) and Adam Erne (lower body) are out with injuries.

Winnipeg Jets Projected Lineup

The Jets are looking to find some consistency after a rocky stretch. Coach Arniel has been shuffling the lines in an attempt to spark the offense. Here’s the anticipated lineup:

• Forwards:
  • Kyle Connor / Mark Scheifele / Alex Iafallo
  • Cole Perfetti / Vladislav Namestnikov / Tanner Pearson
  • Nino Niederreiter / Adam Lowry / Gabriel Vilardi
  • Jonathan Toews / Morgan Barron / Cole Koepke
• Defense:
  • Josh Morrissey / Dylan DeMelo
  • Dylan Samberg / Neal Pionk
  • Logan Stanley / Luke Schenn
• Goaltenders:
  • Eric Comrie
  • Domenic DiVincentiis

Jets Injuries and Status: Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is out with a knee injury and is expected to return in late December or early January. Haydn Fleury is recovering from a concussion/illness but has started skating with the team. Thomas Milic was loaned to the Manitoba Moose, and Domenic DiVincentiis was recalled from the AHL.

Keys to the Game

• Stars' Offense: Dallas has been scoring at a high rate, averaging 3.9 goals per game in their last ten. Their power play is also a major weapon, ranking among the league's best.
• Jets' Goaltending: With Hellebuyck out, the Jets will need Comrie and DiVincentiis to step up and provide solid netminding.
• Special Teams: Dallas boasts a top-ranked power play, while Winnipeg's penalty kill has struggled. This could be a key factor in the game's outcome.
• Jets' Offense: Winnipeg needs to find a way to generate more scoring chances, as they've struggled to put the puck in the net recently.

The Stars are favored to win, but the Jets will be looking to defend their home ice and get back on track. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET.