The Dallas Stars returned to the ice Thursday, while the Dallas Mavericks and the Texas Rangers had off days.
Here is what happened on the ice and behind the scenes.
NHL
Dallas Stars (43-21-14, tied for first in Central Division, tied for third in Western Conference)
Last Game: Stars 4, Philadelphia Flyers 1
Jason Robertson continued his historic season with his 44th and 45th goals as Dallas scored the game’s first four goals to beat Philadelphia on Thursday night. The Flyers scored late in the third period, but the Stars controlled the game from start to finish.
Noteworthy: Robertson adds to his single-season franchise record point total with his two goals. He now has 103 points this season (45 goals, 58 assists), good enough for the seventh-most in the NHL this season.
— Forward Roope Hintz did not play Thursday. The team says he is day-to-day with an injury to his lower body.
— With the win Thursday, the Stars became one of 10 NHL teams to reach the 100-point mark this season and one of five in the Western Conference. Boston leads the NHL with 127 points, while Colorado, Dallas, and Los Angeles are tied for third in the Western Conference at 100 points each.
Next Up: Vegas Golden Knights (49-22-8) at Stars, 2:30 p.m. CT Saturday
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NBA
Dallas Mavericks (38-42, third in Southwest Division, 11th in Western Conference)
Noteworthy: The Mavericks trail the Oklahoma City Thunder for the final Western Conference play-in spot by half a game, with two remaining in the regular season.
— Dallas plays Chicago on Friday and has lost five of the last six games to the Bulls despite dominating the series over the last 25 years. The Mavericks lost to the Bulls, 144-115, in December in Chicago.
— All-Star guard Kyrie Irving and four other players will sit out of the game. The Mavs said Friday that his foot injury would force him to the sidelines. Others out include guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (left ankle soreness), forward Josh Green (rest), forward Maxi Kleber (right hamstring injury) and center Christian Wood (rest). Guard Luka Doncic will play.
Next Up: Chicago Bulls (38-42) at Mavericks, 7:30 p.m. CT Friday
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MLB
Texas Rangers (4-2, tied first in American League West)
Noteworthy: The Rangers are seeking their first 5-2 start since 2019.
Texas plays its first road game against the Chicago Cubs on Friday after beginning its season with two consecutive home series.
— Free agent signee Nathan Eovaldi makes his second start as a Ranger still looking for his first win of the season, while rookie third baseman Josh Jung aims to extend his five-game hitting streak.
Next Up: Rangers at Chicago Cubs (2-3), 1:20 p.m. CT Friday