The battle for podium position in the NHL’s Central Division continues apace. The Dallas Stars may not realistically be in on that race at this point. But does that make them fodder for an early playoffs exit at the hands of one of the Real Contenders? Not so fast.
There’s a difference between the Stars and their potential first-round opponents, writes The Hockey News’ Jared Clinton. And that difference is an elite goaltending tandem:
Yes, Ben Bishop fell injured and he’s out day-to-day with a lower-body ailment. And yes, that’s not ideal.