When we last checked in with the Mavs, they had themselves mired in a six game losing streak, and had picked up only a single point due to a shootout loss in that stretch. The loss of goaltenders Tyler Parson and Mason McDonald to their Stockton callups had clearly left Kansas City high and dry, as they had spiraled to sixth place in the Central Division and dropped top a 53-25-26-0-2 record after being in the thick of the hunt for the division lead earlier in the season. We were left wondering if the Mavs would be able to break their slump and try to fight back into a playoff spot, and surprise.