The Dallas Stars hit the road to start a five-game road trip after going 3-1-1 on their home stand. This stretch out east isn’t easy, by any means. The Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey Devils, and Carolina Hurricanes are firmly playoff teams and the Washington Capitals are on the bubble. Only the Columbus Blue Jackets are a (very likely) non-playoff team, as they sit last in the Eastern Conference.
In other words, it’s a good measuring stick stretch for the Stars. Add in the fact that the East has all but dominated the West so far this season, and it adds another layer to these matchups.