The Dallas Stars, who own the best record in the Western Conference, attempt to pad their impressive 9-2-0 mark when they visit the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. The Stars, who are third in the league in scoring after a 5-3 victory over San Jose on Saturday, have won three straight and eight of their last nine as they begin a four-game road trip.

The Los Angeles Kings vie for their eighth consecutive victory when they visit the reigning Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. Los Angeles began the season with a three-game losing streak during which it scored a total of two goals but has not lost since falling 3-0 to Vancouver on Oct. 13.

The Philadelphia Flyers attempt to halt their skid as they continue their five-game road trip against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday. Philadelphia fell to 0-2-1 over its last three contests, with two of the setbacks coming against Buffalo.