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Dallas Stars' Vernon Fiddler (38) celebrates with teammates his first goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
CHICAGO -- Forget qualifying for the playoffs, how about getting them started already.
The Stars on Tuesday clinched a playoff spot for only the second time in the past eight seasons, and that really should be the focus. But after a 6-2 dismantling of the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks at United Center, Dallas is starting to look more and more like a team that could do something once the postseason starts.