In October of 2015 the Dallas Stars kicked off their season against an opponent that seemed liked a much bigger deal than the Avalanche, besting the Penguins at home on a Thursday before getting six goals hung on them in Denver on Saturday.
In October of 2016 the Dallas Stars kicked off their season against an opponent that seemed liked a much bigger deal than the Avalanche, besting the Duck at home on a Thursday before getting six goals hung on them in Denver on Saturday.
That might be where the similarities end, however. Last season the Stars got the Oilers at home on the following Tuesday and got back on the horse.