As we all know by now, 2016 saved one last kick to the head for Dallas Stars fans, and it took the form of a 3-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in the traditional NYE game.
Jaromir Jagr saluted the Stars’ video tribute to him by earning first Star of the Game at his former team’s expense, mostly during Our Gang’s foot-draggingly slow first period:
Dallas had a horrible first period, rallied late, but still lost a 3-1 game to the Florida Panthers. It was only the Stars’ second regulation loss in the past eight games, but it was a wasted opportunity and a frustrating night for all in attendance at the traditional New Years’ Eve game.