The Dallas Stars know better than anyone that their season is on the line this month. After last night’s 3-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks in United Center, they’re focused on ways to right the ship and to deal with their own frustrations.
The failures of the top line and special teams are at least as enervating to the team as to their fans:
"There's no moral victories, there's no 'We played good in Detroit or Pittsburgh or Philly,'" said forward Jason Spezza, who took a third-period slash that led to the Blackhawks' insurance goal.