The Dallas Stars haven’t opened the season with zero points in three games since they moved to Texas. It’s not an ideal way to begin, but it’s also a long season.
The problem with the Central Division is that a slow start can make the season even longer – especially when your highest-paid players are Exhibit A. They place high on Sean Shapiro’s list of areas where immediate improvement is needed:
On Saturday, the St. Louis Blues made big plays to complete a comeback against Dallas. The Red Wings did similar things on Sunday and found a way to win.