A magic number of one can sometimes be a daunting scenario for an NHL team on the verge of qualifying for the playoffs. And for a team like the Dallas Stars, it very well could have served as a challenging enemy.
The Stars closed out their March schedule this past Saturday in Vancouver. It was the final contest of a four-game road trip and provided Dallas with an opportunity to finish the swing on an undefeated note against a struggling opponent.
But the game offered much more than just a chance at going 4-0-0 on a late-season trip.