Regular readers of the NHL Playoff Watch know that the race atop the Western Conference remains super close as teams enter their final 10 or so games. Unlike in the East -- where the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes appear to have things well in hand atop their divisions -- the Central and Pacific Division seeding may come down to the final games.
When it comes to the six teams in those top spots right now, the Dallas Stars would appear to have a leg up on the competition.
With 11 games remaining, Dallas will play against teams currently in playoff position three times: at the Colorado Avalanche on April 1, and home against the Vegas Golden Knights on April 8, and Thursday night's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins (9 p.