GameDay: @ Dallas (7-7-1), 8:30

Tonight is the second of four meetings between these to teams this year. The Wings won the last game 4-0 on October 24. The Stars are in danger of losing their fourth a row, something they haven't done for 7 years. The all-time series stands at 88-88-33 and right now, both teams are 7-7-1. I see this as a must win game for the Wings, who haven't won two in a row since they beat the Jackets and Stars 8 games ago. The game will be helpful in determining just how well recovered the team is. Remember, the Wings won 3-0 in Calgary and then dropped their next game to the Preds. They can do that again or they can win another one and pull out of this tailspin they've been on. McCarty did not make the trip, Williams says he's ready to go and Thomas may play, though he has not yet practiced with the team. Dom will get the start. Jere Lehtinen (back) is out and Teppo Numminen (groin) is questionable for tonight's game.