The Coyotes didn’t get the result they wanted in their regular-season opener in Dallas, but there are still positives they can gather from Thursday’s 3-0 loss.
First, it’s important to note that the Stars are a formidable team (one that missed the playoffs last season by just three points) and were playing in front of their home crowd on opening night. They also have one of the best top lines in hockey with Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin and Alexander Radulov.
That line was extremely effective against the Coyotes on Thursday, controlling play at over 55 percent and scoring one goal (Radulov) during the 12-plus minutes the unit was on the ice together.