THE WEEK AHEAD

Tonight, at Dallas, 5:30, Fox Sports Net 2 -- The Kings are 2-1 against Dallas this season, but the Stars are 12-1-3-1 at home.

Thursday, vs. Edmonton, 7:30 p.m., Fox Sports Net 2 -- The Kings defeated the Oilers at Edmonton in November, 4-1, and are 3-1-1 against them over the last two seasons.

Saturday, vs. St. Louis, 7:30 p.m., Fox Sports Net -- The Blues crushed the Kings, 5-0, at St. Louis on Dec. 23. The Blues feature a balanced scoring attack.

*--* KINGS: 4 GAMES

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Monday, vs. San Jose, 7:30 p.m., Fox Sports Net -- Under new Coach Ron Wilson, the Sharks have picked up their game. Winger Teemu Selanne leads San Jose with 20 goals.

-- Lonnie White