If there was a sudden gust of wind over the Metroplex on Monday night, it was likely caused by the collective sigh of relief from Dallas Stars fans as they realized that this is the 2019 version of the team and not the 2018 version. The Stars didn’t fold against Winnipeg. Instead, they came out with an inspired first period that culminated in a five-goal outburst in the game’s final 30 minutes.
After a disappointing 1-3-1 homestand, this win was huge.
Overlooked, perhaps because of that record, is a significant improvement in play by the Stars.