If you're looking for a reason Stars management and players still believe they have a chance to make a run at the playoffs, it was all over the ice Saturday in a 5-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Dallas scored early, played smart, protected a lead and beat a hungry team battling for playoff positioning.
"They're a tough team to play against. They skate fast, they have a lot of skill, great goaltending and a mobile D," said forward Patrick Eaves, who had two goals. "We made a lot of great little plays. They're coached the right way, so they're always above you.