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Ottawa Senators at Dallas Stars

8:30 p.m., Monday, American Airlines Center, TSN5, TSN 1200, Unique 94.5 FM

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THE BIG MATCHUP

Zack Smith vs. Jason Spezza

The Ottawa Senators’ centre is one of the few holdovers left from the years that Spezza spent in the organization. There was plenty of talk Smith would be dealt before the deadline, but he’s moved back to the middle and looks comfortable. He has to score more down the stretch. Spezza is one of the best players to ever put on the Ottawa uniform and just a good person to be around.

FIVE KEYS TO THE GAME

1. Keep winning here

The Senators haven’t had an easy time getting victories in the Lone Star State but they arrive at the American Airlines Arena with two straight wins the past two seasons. The club is 7-11-0 lifetime in Dallas.

2. Score on the power play

This is an area of major concern for the Senators, especially with the offensive talent that’s still left on this team. The club went 0-for-2 against the Coyotes Saturday night and the power play needs to start producing more down the stretch.