This Central Division rivalry has been ultra competitive with eight of the last 10 games decided by one goal.

Nashville is at a situational disadvantage despite having home ice. The Predators played last Friday and Saturday against San Jose in Prague. So the team might not have their sea legs only being back in the States for the past few days. It often can take more than a week to get past jet lag.

Dallas won 46 games and made the playoffs last season. The Stars could be better this season adding former Florida forward Mason Marchment and having good-looking rookie center Wyatt Johnson. I think Jake Oettinger is one of the more underrated goalies. He could be in for a big season.

(Editor's note: Stephen Nover is 1-0 this hockey season after cashing a three-goal winner with the underdog Bruins against the Capitals on Wednesday night.)