The Dallas Stars have faced several of their conference and divisional rivals in the opening of the new season. We all have people who are fans of these teams. Rivals and banter are some things that hockey fans most enjoy and are most passionate about. Here are some dos and don’ts of managing your relationships with rival fans.

I grew up in Colorado, and I have family members who are Avalanche fans. I have family from Minnesota, so the Wild are often talked about at family gatherings.