2020-21 Dallas Stars: What went wrong?

DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 15: Denis Gurianov #34 of the Dallas Stars celebrates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second period at American Airlines Center on April 15, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

The Dallas Stars were 2 games from winning the Stanley Cup in the 2019-20 season. The Stars followed up with a 5th place Central division finish and did not qualify for the playoffs. These results beg the question: What went wrong with the 2020-21 Dallas Stars?

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