After 49 games, Dallas enters its bye week and the All-Star break after one of its best wins of the season, a 4-2 win over Winnipeg on Saturday night. The Stars looked fast and aggressive against the first-place team in the Central Division, a stark contrast to their four-game losing streak that was populated with lethargic efforts against bad teams.
That bodes well for the Stars, who have teetered on the border of the Western Conference playoff picture for most of the season. They've looked elite at times, with a top-line among the league's best and sturdy goaltending that has stolen games.