The Dallas Stars return home tonight for a 1999 Stanley Cup Final rematch against the Buffalo Sabres. A win will help Dallas maintain second place in the Central Division, push their 2020 record to seven victories in eight games, and eight in their last 10. Most importantly, two more points mean valuable breathing room in the ever-tightening Central Division as the season enters the home stretch.
There are several reasons to be optimistic. The most obvious is Dallas’ swing through California and Colorado that resulted in three wins in four games. No, the Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, and Anaheim Ducks are not exactly a murderer’s row these days, but three games in four days is tough no matter the opposition.