Dallas is (9-7-0) through their opening 16 games, which is good enough for fourth in the Central Division. Their power play is the best in the league, converting 31.3 percent of the time.
While that all amounts to some exciting, fun-to-watch hockey, Dallas still has its Achilles heel. Oddly enough, they can’t seem to get even-strength play on par with their special teams, and it’s something they need to solve soon.
The Problem: Underperforming packed line-up
With a roster most teams in the NHL would – and probably do – envy, the Stars are a force to be reckoned with.