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Dallas Stars defenseman Patrik Nemeth (15) passes the puck against Florida Panthers in the second period at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Tuesday, October 4, 2016. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News)
DENVER -- It's simple to put into words, not as simple to do on the ice, but it might be the No. 1 reason the Stars' turned things around last season.
They ran roughshod over the Central Division, posting a 19-7-3 record.
That, in itself, might have been enough to secure a playoff spot. The fact they were so good they won their first division crown in a decade underscored the accomplishment that much more.