Thursday night’s game was a big one for the Dallas Stars. And though it took some sparking of emotions and surging from returning players, they found a way to rise to the occasion.
With playoff implications on the line in the Western Conference, the Stars welcomed the Colorado Avalanche to the American Airlines Center for a Central division showdown. Dallas sat in the first wild card spot in the West and owned a narrow three-point lead on the Avalanche, who were chasing in the postseason race.
And through all of the high implications and importance, the Stars secured a dominant 4-0 win and set the tempo for the entirety of the game.