The storyline here is that Dallas is having trouble scoring goals again, almost blanked for the second straight in Sunday's 6-1 loss. What the Stars have shown, however, is that they're capable of winning low-scoring games in the postseason, as they did in the preceding Winnipeg series. Jake Oettinger is still solid enough in goal to expect a recovery from Sunday, when admittedly the normally-resolute Dallas defense in front of him opened too may opportunities for the Oilers. It is worth pointing out that Edmonton's Stuart Skinner experienced that one six-or-so-minute blip in Game One, otherwise has been airtight in the Oilers goal in this series, as he was when pitching shutouts in Games 4 and 5 of the preceding Vegas series. Play Stars-Oilers Under

Beyond the obvious that the Stars must get their power play and offense in gear ASAP, we aren't ready to dismiss Dallas just yet, having shown real resilience earlier in the playoffs, both vs. Colorado and Winnipeg. back against the wall, in Games 2 and 7 against Colorado, and managing a crucial road win off the bat at Winnipeg, plus winning both of their OT games in the playoffs, the Stars are resourceful if nothing else. It would help if Roope Hintz could return tonight, but Jake Oettinger has been consistent enough in goal that we give the capable Stars a shot to turn around this series tonight, and perhaps make Stuart Skinner doubt himself again in the Edmonton goal. Play Stars on Money Line

If we push, we push but all three games in the series have been decided by at least three goals -- and the Oilers have won four of their six playoff home games by at least two. Dallas netminder Jake Oettinger had a road GAA more than a goal higher during the RS and has had his issues in the postseason away as well. Stars top forward Roope Hintz is a game-time call after missing Game 3 -- when he "wasn't close" according to coach Peter DeBoer despite warming up.

Mikko Rantanen attempted only three shots in the last two games and he hasn't scored in six straight. That won't cut it for Dallas' $96 million man. The Stars have scored just once since their 5-goal outburst in the third period of Game 1. With the season essentially on the line Tuesday, I expect Rantanen to once again be a big factor in Dallas' offense. Rantanen has attempted at least three shots on goal nine times so far in the playoffs. With the Stars' offense sputtering and top center Roope Hintz likely out again in Game 4, look for Rantanen to be a lot more aggressive.