If the Stars have learned anything during this grueling run toward the playoffs, it's that the NHL is truly a grind right now.
It's not pretty. It's not always fun. And you're definitely going to have to earn your way.
The Stars overcame a third period deficit for the third game in a row and lost for the second time in that span, falling to Ottawa Monday, 3-2 (OT). Still, 1-0-2 gets you points and Dallas moves to 37-23-6 (80 points).
"It's the time of year, there are going to be games like that," Stars coach Ken Hitchcock said.