The Dallas Stars’ record after coming back from days off is less-than-impressive to say the least. They felt the momentum swing in the opposite direction following both the bye week and the All Star break, and if history is to repeat itself, they could find themselves in a similar situation come Friday’s game against the St. Louis Blues.
Out of the Swing
Hockey players are noticeably creatures of habit. They have their rituals, tendencies and routines that simply have to be done before games. While it’s an odd way to go about sports, it’s engrained in the mind of a hockey player from a young age.