As the Carolina Hurricanes enter American Airlines Center in Dallas for their only visit to the Dallas Stars this season, they face a far different team from the one who rolled to the Western Conference’s best record just one season ago. With injuries to Jason Spezza, reliable blue-liner Johnny Oduya, and veteran winger Ales Hemsky, the Stars have not shined nearly as bright in 2016-2017 under head coach Lindy Ruff. Currently sitting at 21-24-10, and in sixth place in the Central Division, the Stars have been one of the league’s biggest disappointments on the campaign.
Behind Enemy Lines: Dallas Stars dealing with missed expectations
