The NHL realigned divisions in 2013 and put an emphasis on divisional play in hopes of creating more rivalries. As a result, the most important thing you can do if you hope to make the playoffs is finish in the top four in your division.
So when you figure the Stars' first real goal of the season is to do well in the Central Division, their 1-6-0 record so far has to be a real concern.
"Obviously, it's still early, but that's a startling stat, and something that has to change here," goalie Ben Bishop said after a 3-0 loss at Colorado on Wednesday.