Thursday. Puck drop from the American Airlines Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Bruins vs. Stars odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Dallas Stars own one of the leagues stingiest defenses and Ryan Gilbert believes that'll be the difference maker as they take on the Penguins in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Penguins return home to host the Dallas Stars on Monday night. Pittsburgh is coming off a 4-2 win in Washington the night after a 5-1 loss in Carolina.

The Dallas Stars (9-5, in the Central Division) are back from a two-game road trip for a matchup against the Boston Bruins (8-7-2, in the Atlantic Division). The Stars bounced back from rough four-game stretch in historic fashion,

The Boston Bruins are facing off against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night (Nov. 14). This will certainly be a tough challenge for the Bruins, as the Stars are one of the top teams in the Western Conference.

Following a monumental comeback win, the Boston Bruins arrive in Texas without a key member of their defense for a matchup with the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. Here’s everything you need to know before puck drop.

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