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Columbus Blue Jackets at Dallas Stars preview

7:30 p.m. today; FSSW, KTCK-AM (1310)

11:37 PM CST on Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Key matchup: Rick Nash vs. Marty Turco

Nash had three goals and two assists in four games against the Stars last season, but Turco is 14-1-2 in his career against Columbus with a 2.24 GAA.

Key stat: 7

Loui Eriksson had seven points in four games last season against the Blue Jackets, including five goals.

Injuries

Columbus: G Steve Mason (back) and D Mike Commodore (illness) are questionable. LW Raffi Torres (jaw), C Samuel Pahlsson (elbow), LW Fredrik Modin (knee) and C Andrew Murray (shoulder) are out.

Dallas: LW Fabian Brunnstrom (shoulder) and C Brian Sutherby (groin) are doubtful.

Notable

Columbus is coming off a 3-2 shootout win against Edmonton on Monday and is 5-1-1 in its last seven games. ... G Mathieu Garon has stopped 55 of 59 shots in the last two games and will probably start for the Blue Jackets. ... Dallas went 3-0-1 against Columbus last season while scoring 18 goals. James Neal had four goals and Brad Richards three to add to Eriksson's five.

Mike Heika

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