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Dallas Stars at San Jose Sharks Game 1 preview

9 p.m. Friday; Versus, WBAP-AM (820)

08:02 PM CDT on Thursday, April 24, 2008

By MIKE HEIKA / The Dallas Morning News
mheika@dallasnews.com

Key matchup: Mike Modano vs. Joe Thornton

Modano is the center on the Stars' checking line. Thornton centers the Sharks' top line. Modano had five goals and 11 points in the season series. Thornton had four goals and 10 points. Watch these two when they are on the ice against one another.

Key stat: 88.9 percent

The Sharks were the top penalty killing team in the NHL this season and killed 32 of 36 power-play attempts (88.9 percent) in eight games against Dallas.

Injuries

Dallas: D Sergei Zubov (foot/groin/sports hernia) is day to day; D Philippe Boucher (hip strain) is out.

San Jose: D Kyle McLaren (groin) is questionable; D Brad Norton (back) is doubtful.

Notable

Zubov continues to skate hard and is listed as day to day for Game 1. Coach Dave Tippett said the Stars would see how Zubov reacts to today's morning skate in San Jose. ... The Stars outscored the Sharks, 11-4, in second periods this season. ... Sharks rookie Devin Setoguchi had four goals in seven games against the Stars this season.

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