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Stars love nights in L.A.

Michael Cammalleri is the NHL's surprise goal scoring leader this season, but neither he nor the Los Angeles Kings haven't been able to do much recently against the Dallas Stars.

Cammalleri will try to help the Kings (4-6-0) snap a nine-game losing streak against the Stars when they meet on Thursday night at Staples Center for the first time this season.

Tough road test for Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers failed to begin their longest road trip of the season on a positive note.

The Atlantic Division leaders look to rebound Thursday when they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning, a team that has yet to lose at home.

No place like home ice

The futures of the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins are being dictated early this season by three of the NHL's budding talents.

Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews lead the improving Blackhawks (5-4-0) into Boston on Thursday night to meet Phil Kessel and the Bruins (5-3-0), who are looking to continue their strong play at home.

Six-straight v. Carolina?

A slow start contributed to the Carolina Hurricanes missing the playoffs last season. They've made sure not to repeat that mistake in 2007-08.

The Hurricanes look to continue their early season success and snap a five-game losing streak against the Buffalo Sabres when the teams meet at the RBC Center on Wednesday.

Road woes

Vaclav Prospal is off to the best start of his 11-year career, but that still hasn't helped the Tampa Bay Lightning win a road game this season.

Prospal looks to continue his stellar offensive start and help the Lightning avoid opening with three straight road losses for the first time in seven years when they visit the slumping Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.