When thinking back on the past 14 months, it seems almost unbelievable to think that the only thing separating the 2017-18 Dallas Stars and 2018-19 Dallas Stars in the regular season was one point. And yet, that’s what it all boils down to.
Sure, the two teams were different in their composition, hit hot streaks and cold skids at different points, and one team went to the postseason while the other took on another early offseason filled with change. But, when comparing the two in the plainest way, 92 points in 2017-18 and 93 points in 2018-19 doesn’t seem to foster that much of a difference between the two clubs.