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Dallas Stars (+108) at Columbus Blue Jackets (-117) – (1*)
It's the third meeting of the season between the Western Conference rivals, but the first at Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets won 4-1 at American Airlines Center on Nov. 19, and the Stars won 3-1 on Dec. 23. Things are looking up for the Blue Jackets, who come home after a two-game sweep in Alberta that wiped away the bad taste of a 7-3 blowout in Vancouver -- their 13th consecutive road loss. The Stars aren't a whole let better -- they're 11th in the West and have been consistent only in their inconsistency. Dallas is without two regulars, both of whom were injured Wednesday in New York. Center Mike Ribeiro will miss 4-6 weeks with a throat laceration after taking a stick across the throat, and defenseman Nicklas Grossman went on IR with an upper-body injury. Look the Blue Jackets to come out stinging.
Take COLUMBUS.

Ottawa Senators ()at Carolina Hurricanes (-135) – (1*)
Second of four meetings this season. Alex Kovalev recorded the hat trick on Dec. 12 as the Senators beat the Hurricanes 4-2 in Ottawa. Having alternated wins and losses over its last five games, Carolina will be shooting for its first two-game win streak since the beginning of December. Ottawa will be without Alfredsson and Spezza, along with the latest Michalek injury. This is the only game Sunday featuring Eastern Conference teams, so the Senators could ensure themselves of a little breathing room with a victory. They start play tied with the Canadiens for the last two playoff spots with 48 points. The ninth-place Flyers are just one point back. Take the pushing offense of Hurricanes.
Take CAROLINA.