*8* play on Dallas Stars.

The Dallas Stars are coming off a 6-3 loss to Winnipeg, but they look good to get back on track hosting the Rangers tonight. New York is playing it's final game of a three game road trip, and they have a losing record on the road this season. My money is on the Stars to bag another win in "Big D".

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Home Cookin' - The Stars are 10-3 in their last 13 home games versus teams with a losing road record. They boast a home record of 20-9, and the Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 road games versus a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600.

2. Jamie Benn - The 26 year old winger has 70 points on the season, second to only Patrick Kane of Chicago. He's totaled 32 goals this season, and 22 of those came on home ice, despite the fact he's played four fewer games than he has on the road.

3. X-Factor - Dallas ranks second in the NHL in scoring averaging 3.2 goals per game, and they have one of the league's best power-plays, with a 22.1 percent conversion rate.

Selection: This is a play on the Dallas Stars (8*)