At the American Airlines Center this season, opponents lining up opposite the Dallas Stars have been in for a tough night.
The home team is walking away with 73% of the available points when games are played in Dallas, the 4th highest points percentage when playing at home in the league. They’re also the 6th highest in scoring at home with the 7th best goals against average. In other words, they’re making hay at home, and the fans are generally privy to entertaining affairs.
Players and coaches in hockey always comment on how home ice is an “advantage” and, finally, in Dallas it’s not just a stale cliche.