Every win from here on out is vital for the Dallas Stars playoff chances, because with Thursday night’s win against the Nashville Predators putting the Stars within sneezing distance of that fourth spot, the playoffs are still a thing that could happen. The Stars were desperate for the win, coming off a four game losing streak.
The Stars’ decisive victory came off two assists from Joe Pavelski and a game winning goal from Roope Hintz, back in the lineup after missing a few games to his nagging lower body injury.
The fact that these next two games are against the Carolina Hurricanes is less than ideal, as the Stars have not managed to win a game against them this season.