After the two losses to cap off the 1-2-1 Eastern road-trip, the Dallas Stars were probably eager to return to the familiarity of the American Airlines Center. While the game in Ottawa (or should we say Kanata) was lost due to the lack of effort, there was a significant improvement in that area in the last match against Boston.
The Stars were looking to impose their style in a tough, physical game against Washington as they were trying not to lose three games in a row. It wasn’t all that beautiful but it was a well-deserved team victory at the end.