The Dallas Stars win their sixth straight game after downing the Philadelphia Flyers Thursday, who they've now beat in seven of their last eight matchups. The red hot Jason Robertson continued to decimate opposing defences with a pair of assists on the night.

The Stars' drafting success has led to a good current NHL team, but they now have one of the thinnest prospect pools in the league.

Although the team has battled power play struggles throughout the season, that aspect of its game was significant in a big 5-4 overtime win over the New York Rangers on Monday night. Dallas made the most of its power play opportunities, going 2-for-2 when those scenarios presented themselves.

Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment is facing a four-week absence after suffering fractures in his nose and facial area.

Casey DeSmith made 27 saves and four Dallas players scored as the Stars rolled over the host Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Thursday for their sixth consecutive win.

This matchup heavily favours the Stars as they've won seven of their last eight games against the Flyers with two or fewer goals allowed in six of the matchups. In the past two matchups, Philadelphia has started to figure out the Dallas defence with nine goals scored.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Casey DeSmith stopped 27 shots to lead the Dallas Stars to their sixth straight victory, 4-1 over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

On Ed Snider Legacy Night at Wells Fargo Center, John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers (17-19-5) are home to take on Pete DeBoer's Dallas Stars (25-13-1) on Thursday evening.

The Dallas Stars face the Philadelphia Flyers Thursday night at Wells Fargo Center for the first time this season. Entering Thursday's match, the Stars are 25-13-1 while the Flyers are 17-19-5. The two teams will face each other once more this season on March 22 in Dallas.

Drysdale was on the ice for the Stars' first two goals Thursday night almost exactly a year after being traded from Anaheim.

Casey DeSmith stopped 27 shots to lead the Dallas Stars to their sixth straight win, 4-1 over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.