The Dallas Stars began the season showing the intensity that led them to the Stanley Cup Finals last season.
The tables have turned on the Stars, however. After starting the season by winning four in a row, they have since lost six of their last seven games (1-3-3) heading into Saturday's encounter with the visiting Carolina Hurricanes.
While the results haven't been favorable, Dallas coach Rick Bowness deemed that his team enjoyed the better of play during Thursday's 5-3 setback to Carolina. The Stars held a 37-32 edge in shots and 39-19 advantage in hits.
"Our record could be a whole lot better than it is right now, but that will even itself out," Bowness said after his team's fourth straight loss (0-2-2).