The Dallas Stars end a disappointing five-game home stand tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins. In spite of a 1-2-1 record, the Stars still find themselves comfortably ensconced in the fourth slot in the Central Division, with a four-point lead over the Colorado Avalanche and Arizona Coyotes for the first Wild Card spot.
A regulation win prior to heading out on a four-game western Canada road trip would do wonders for the roster’s confidence, and could relieve a bit of pressure for a team whose fans still have nightmares about last season’s mid-March collapse.