When the final horn sounded at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday night, the Dallas Stars checked off a very important box in Game 1 of their first round series against the Nashville Predators.
The Stars proved with their 3-2 victory over the Central Division Champions that they could absorb a thunderous body blow and stay on their feet. They proved to themselves, to the fanbase, and to anyone else watching that this Dallas Stars team is different and dangerous. That this is a Stars team worth watching as they have quickly stolen home ice advantage from the Predators and now sit in the drivers seat going into Game 2.