Taken one year apart in the draft by the Dallas Stars (Langenbrunner in 1993, Turco in 1994), the two spent four seasons together in the organization. Turco is 3-4-0 with a 2.78 GAA against New Jersey.

Sixth in the NHL in scoring last season with 94 points, Devils winger Zach Parise is third this season (26 points in 20 games).

Dallas: LW James Neal (suspension), LW Fabian Brunnstrom (shoulder) and C Brian Sutherby (groin) are out.

New Jersey: D Paul Martin (arm), D Johnny Oduya (lower body), C Rob Niedermayer (upper body), LW Jay Pandolfo (shoulder) and C Dainius Zubrus (leg) are out.

New Jersey is coming off a 3-2 shootout loss in Nashville on Thursday but is 9-1-1 on the road. ... The Devils ranks first in the NHL in goals against (2.10) and save percentage (.925). ... New Jersey allows the fewest power plays in the league at 3.15 per game. ... The Stars and Devils have split their last six games dating to 2002, with the home team winning each time. ... Stars C Brad Richards had three assists in two games against the Devils last season.