The Stars' 3-2 overtime victory against Los Angeles Friday was the best Christmas present possible.
First of all, it broke a run of going 1-of-12 in overtimes. Secondly, it brought the Stars a little closer to a playoff spot. And thirdly, it gives Dallas a 3-1-1 record so far on a nine-game run where eight games are being played at American Airlines Center.
The Stars get three days off for Christmas and return to play the two worst teams in the Western Conference - at Arizona and home against Colorado - so they have taken a very important opportunity and embraced it.