Dallas has dropped two of three following a four-game win streak to start the season, including falling short of a comeback in a 4-2 loss Tuesday at Buffalo.

Here’s your example.

When: Thursday, 7 p.m

Where: TD Garden, Boston

television, radio: NESN, WBZ-FM 98.5

Line: Dallas -120. O/U: 5.5.

STARS

Season record: 5-2-0. vs. spread: 3-4. Over/under: 1-5, 1 press

BROWN

Season record: 3-3-1. vs. spread: 2-5. Over/under: 4-3

TEAM STATISTICS

Goals scored: Dallas 19, Boston 21

Goals allowed: Dallas 13, Boston 24

Power game: Dallas 9.5%, Boston 13.8%

Penalty minutes: Dallas 46, Boston 100

Faceoffs won: Dallas 48.0%, Boston 51.3%

Statistic of the day: The Stars have the best penalty kill percentage in the NHL at 95.5 percent.

Notes: The season so far has been a bit of a struggle for some veterans, including captain Brad Marchand, who has yet to score a goal. … Bruins free-agent newcomer Nikita Zadorov is called for a penalty in every game. Penalties have plagued the Bruins as their 100 minutes and 39 minors lead the league. Against Boston, Nashville went on the power play six times. … Thomas Harley and Tyler Seguin scored for the Stars in a 4-2 loss to Buffalo on Tuesday. … A season-long problem was the Stars’ 2-for-21 power play. On an 0-for-3 night in Buffalo, they were held without a shot on goal over two first-period advantages. … Dallas blocked 11 fewer shots than Buffalo (27-16) on Tuesday. … Star netminder Jake Oettinger, a Boston University alum, made 21 saves on Tuesday. He has a .941 save percentage and is tied for sixth in the NHL this season, behind fellow Dallas goaltender Casey DeSmith.

Henry Dinh-Price can be reached at [email protected].