The Dallas Stars could be outside the Western Conference playoff picture altogether by the time Sunday morning rolls around. Then again, they could also be back in third place in the Central division. They could also end up not moving and remaining in their current spot in the wild card picture.
That’s what is riding on this chilly Saturday afternoon in mid-January. And with only one game to go before enduring a 10-day break, it’s a crucial day for the Stars.
After dropping a disappointing 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night, the Stars picked up a fourth consecutive defeat.