First, this has been an over series with the over cashing the past five times these teams have met.

Second, the dynamics are in place for these teams to combine for more than five goals. The Lightning are coming off a major disappointment, falling 4-1 to lowly Toronto this past Tuesday. The Stars also are off a loss, falling 5-2 to the Kings also this past Tuesday. Both team's offenses are better than they've shown.

Dallas is No. 1 in the NHL in goals and tied for first in power play goals. Tampa goalie Ben Bishop does not have a sparkling history against the Stars. There's a good possibility the Stars get back Patrick Sharp, their fourth-leading goal scorer, for this matchup. He's missed the last six games with a lower body injury, but practiced on Wednesday.

The Stars are giving up an average of four goals in their last 13 games. Goaltending is a concern in Dallas right now.