Fans went home happy on Fan Appreciation Night, so maybe there was some symmetry to this crazy Stars season.
Dallas blew a two-goal lead, had a goal disallowed in overtime, and finally won in a shootout, 4-3, against the Colorado Avalanche Saturday to end the year at 34-37-11, one of the more disappointing records since the team moved to Dallas in 1993.
But the American Airlines Center ice was filled with partying fans excited about next season, so the message was mixed.
Just like the game.
Playing the worst team in hockey with their own roster filled with minor leaguers, the Stars were actually quite inspired.