Just 24 hours after Dallas Stars CEO Jim Lites publicly aimed a profanity-laced tirade at the team’s top players, the team had to find a way to move beyond what happened and take care of business as the Detroit Red Wings came to town.
After all, home is where the Stars have actually been quite successful overall this season, collecting points more often than not playing on the friendly confines of American Airlines Center ice. With a home-heavy portion of the schedule upcoming after a road-heavy first half, setting the tone was important for the Stars as they play their next six on home ice, starting with tonight’s game.