Oh, the difference that just one year can make. The Dallas Stars are back in the postseason. This time last year, the Stars were struggling to stay afloat in the wild card race and would eventually fall short. Now, they’ve locked up a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A four-goal opening period and a final victorious score of 6-2, Dallas defeated the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night to become the second Western Conference team to clinch a playoff spot.
The Dallas Stars had three different situations on Tuesday evening that could have clinched them a postseason spot.