January has not been kind to the Dallas Stars, who before tonight had yet to win a game in 2024. The New Year’s Eve 8-1 blow out against the Chicago Blackhawks at home in the American Airlines Center was the last time the Stars have tasted victory, although they did manage to eke out a point against the Colorado Avalanche last Thursday.
Either way, a win tonight, especially a win against division rival Minnesota Wild, was crucial. And boy did they deliver.
With Jake Oettinger still out after December 15’s lower body injury, the Stars iced Matt Murray in his 4th NHL game after three last season.