When a team is mathematically eliminated from the playoff picture in any sport, it can be difficult to figure out what the next step is. After all, they have spent their entire season working towards a playoff spot.
For a lot of teams, there really is nothing left to work for. All you can really do is play for pride and bragging rights and give your fans a show.
That’s about where the Dallas Stars are at this point in the season. Through 80 games played, they are 33-36-11 with 77 points. They were eliminated from the Western Conference playoff race over a week ago, and it was for good measure.