Going 82-0 obviously isn’t a thing that happens in the NHL.
So the Dallas Stars won’t be the first team to accomplish that record. After starting the season with back-to-back wins, the Toronto Maple Leafs put up a 7-spot on them for their first loss of the year. The key will be avoiding long losing streaks - something the Stars can accomplish today when the Anaheim Ducks come to town.
The Ducks have started the season with a 3-0-1 record, probably surprising people who expected the Ducks to stumble out of the gate given their injuries.