Time, TV, ratings and notes

After a four-game winning streak to start the season, Dallas has lost two of three games, including failing to mount a comeback in a 4-2 loss at Buffalo on Tuesday.

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When: Thursday, 7 p.m

Where: TD Garden, Boston

TV, radio: NESN, WBZ-FM 98.5

Line: Dallas-120. O/U: 5.5.

STARS

Season balance: 5-2-0. vs. Spread: 3-4. Over/Under: 1-5, 1 print

BRUINS

Season balance: 3-3-1. vs. Spread: 2-5. Over/Under: 4-3

TEAM STATISTICS

Goals scored: Dallas 19, Boston 21

Goals allowed: Dallas 13, Boston 24

Power play: Dallas 9.5%, Boston 13.8%

Penalty minutes: Dallas 46, Boston 100

Faceoffs won: Dallas 48.0%, Boston 51.3%

Statistics of the day: The Stars have the best penalty rate in the NHL at 95.5 percent.

Notes: The season has been a bit difficult for some veterans so far, including captain Brad Marchand, who has yet to score a goal. … Bruins free-agent signing Nikita Zadorov was whistled for a penalty in every game. Penalties have plagued the Bruins, as they lead the league with 100 minutes and 39 demerit points. Against Boston, Nashville went on the power play six times. … Thomas Harley and Tyler Seguin scored for the Stars in a 4-2 loss to Buffalo on Tuesday. … One problem of the season was the Stars' 2-for-21 power play. On a 3-0 night in Buffalo, they went without a shot on goal despite having two advantages in the first period. … Dallas blocked 11 fewer shots than Buffalo (27-16) on Tuesday. … Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger, a graduate of Boston University, made 21 saves on Tuesday. He has a .941 save percentage, tied for sixth in the NHL this season with fellow Dallas goaltender Casey DeSmith.

Henry Dinh-Price can be reached at [email protected].