The Dallas Stars (18-14-3) play eight of their next nine games at the American Airlines Center. They are 10-4-1 at home this year. That’s the good news.
The not-so-good news is that their next four games are against Central Division opponents. It is a great chance for the team to get ahead, but also a great chance to fall behind. It’s all about how they fare.
They start this four-game stretch tonight against the Chicago Blackhawks (17-11-5). Though they already own a 2-0-0 record against the Hawks this year, this is a different situation.
When the Stars last played the Hawks, it was in a home-and-home setting on November 30 and December 2.