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Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) celebrates with teammate Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) after scoring a goal on Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the third period of play in the home opener at American Airlines in Dallas on Thursday, October 8, 2015. Dallas Stars defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)
Much of the blueprint for what the Stars are hoping to accomplish was drawn last year.
Start fast.
Win at home.
Play better defensively.
It's how this team went from out of the playoffs to the No.