After an electric 4 Nations championship between the U.S. and Canada, the Stars return to NHL regular season action.

A couple of key roster pieces could await the New Jersey Devils coming out of the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, while the Dallas Stars want to keep building momentum through the final two months of the regular season.

The NHL schedule on Saturday features a matchup between the New Jersey Devils (31-20-6) and the Dallas Stars (35-18-2), starting at 6:00 PM ET at Prudential Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Devils rank fifth in the Eastern Conference and the Stars are second in the Western Conference.

With the Stanley Cup playoffs looming in the near distance, what needs should the New Jersey Devils and Dallas Stars address by the NHL trade deadline to maximize their Cup potential?

Off, let’s hope the Devils return revitalized and ready to face the Dallas Stars. Let’s dive into the matchup in this game preview.