The Hurricanes are second in the Metropolitan Division but trail Washington by eight points for first place coming into this game. They have a 28-16-3 record and are led by Martin

DALLAS — Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored both Carolina goals, the second coming 24 seconds after Dallas’ tying goal midway through the third period, as the Hurricanes beat the Stars 2-1 on Tuesday night. Kotkaniemi was credited with the second goal after the puck deflected off him near the crease from a shot by Sean Walker.

Jaccob Slavin (1g, 4a) has points in three consecutive games. Seth Jarvis (3g), Jordan Martinook (3a), Jordan Staal (1g, 1a) and Dmitry Orlov (2a) have points in back-to-back games.

The Stars will look to win their second straight game on home ice and continue their climb up the Central Division standings.

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The Stars have earned points in four of their last five games against the Hurricanes at American Airlines Center (3-1-1). Since the start of the 2020-21 season, Dallas has a .533 point percentage against Carolina which ranks second in the NHL (min. 10 GP).

The Dallas Stars will return one of their top forwards to the lineup when they take on the Carolina Hurricanes at home Tuesday night. Stars coach Pete DeBoer announced Tuesday morning that center Roope Hintz is ready to return after suffering an upper-body injury a week ago against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Jake Oettinger will do his part to keep this Under the total, according to Tony Sartori's Hurricanes vs Stars predictions.

The Carolina Hurricanes visit the Dallas Stars after the Hurricanes knocked off the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in overtime.

The blockbuster deal between the Hurricanes and Avalanche on Friday creates intrigue about how the Golden Knights will handle the March 7 trade deadline.

Jarvis was joined in the goal-scoring department by linemate Jordan Staal last night, giving the Captain 10 points in his last eight contests. Odds at Time of Publishing, provided by Fanatics Sportsbook: Canes +105

For props, both teams limit shots on goal by forwards, ranking 28th (Dallas) and 29th (Carolina) for shots per game by forwards. Martin Necas under 2.5 shots (-190) or Logan Stankoven under 2.5 shots (-200) stand out as options.