Dallas Stars (8-5-1, in the Central Division) vs. Washington Capitals (8-5, in the Metropolitan Division)

Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals play the Dallas Stars in a non-conference matchup.

Washington has a 6-2-0 record in home games and an 8-5 record overall. The Capitals are 3-1-0 in games they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponents.

Dallas is 8-5-1 overall and 3-1-1 on the road. The Stars are 3-1-0 in games their opponents commit more penalties.

The teams meet Tuesday for the first time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan Leonard has scored four goals with four assists for the Capitals. Alex Tuch has seven goals and two assists over the last 10 games.

Mikko Rantanen has seven goals and 10 assists for the Stars. Arttu Hyry has scored four goals and added one assist over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 6-4-0, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.4 assists, 3.9 penalties and 8.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.

Stars: 6-3-1, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.6 assists, 4.2 penalties and 10.1 penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game.

INJURIES: Capitals: Rasmus Sandin: out (knee), Patrick Thomas: out (upper-body), Vincent Desharnais: out (abdomen).

Stars: Oskar Back: out (finger), Radek Faksa: day to day (upper-body), Kyle Capobianco: out (leg), Matt Duchene: out (abdomen).