The Dallas Stars posted a record of 2-2-0 over the past seven days. For most hockey teams, that wouldn’t be saying much other than the fact that it was an average week.
But for the Stars, it says a lot.
In the past week, Dallas wrapped up a four-game homestand and took on a three-game road trip. Their opponents ranged from teams at the top of their respective divisions to teams in the bottom of the league standings. There seemed to be a chance to gain further ground and build a cushion in the playoff picture.