Nothing is ever guaranteed when it comes to the Dallas Stars. If you haven’t learned that by now, you better learn quick.
In previous seasons as well as currently in the 2018-19 campaign, the Stars have managed to become one of the most unpredictable teams in the NHL.
In 2015-16, Dallas went from missing the playoffs the year prior to winning the Central division and having the best record in the Western Conference going into the playoffs. One year later, they imploded entirely and missed the playoffs by a 15-point margin. Last season, Dallas looked poised to qualify for the postseason in mid-March but pieced together an almost unthinkable 0-6-2 skid in the final weeks of the season to eliminate their chances.