The Dallas Stars have an opportunity to take their season and fate into their own hands as they play nine of their next 10 games at the American Airlines Center.
There are significant points up for grabs against teams with impressive records, but the Stars can boost their place in the standings with victories, which will prove advantageous moving forward.
Points are Equally Valuable
Points in the NHL are worth the same amount on day one as the final game of the season. There are no points that are more valuable because teams should be earning as many as possible during their 82-game campaigns.