The Dallas Morning News
Dallas Stars right wing Brett Ritchie (25) attempts to move the puck near the net while being followed by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Luke Schenn (52) as he nears goalie Jhonas Enroth (1) in the first period during a National Hockey League game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center in Dallas Tuesday March 15, 2016. The Los Angeles Kings led the Dallas Stars 3-1 after the first period. (Andy Jacobsohn/The Dallas Morning News)
Because of the nature of the NHL’s division-centric playoff system, the Stars don’t really need to worry about the red-hot Los Angeles Kings.