The upcoming trip to the Northeast presents plenty of challenges for the Dallas Stars. But there is a good chance that they could win out on the four-game trip and come home with a new win streak. A few things need to happen, though.
The Dallas Stars are heading up north for colder temperatures and potentially a few wins in the coming week.
The Stars will kick off a four-game road trip in New York City tonight against the New York Rangers. They will then move on to the New York Islanders on Wednesday, New Jersey Devils on Friday, and finish the trip with the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.
It’s a manageable stretch, but will by no means be an easy one. Part of that has to do with the competition they are up against, while the other part has to do with the Stars’ recent struggles.
It seems like just yesterday the Dallas Stars were riding a five-game win streak and were quickly catching fire. They looked like one of the best teams in the league as they dominated each matchup they came across in their schedule. The offense was electric, the defense was playing with confidence, and the goaltending was superb. It didn’t look as though anything would derail the Stars, at least entirely.
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That belief didn’t last long. The Stars went winless in the past week and have now lost three games in a row. They dropped decisions to the Predators, Blues, and Golden Knights, all three of which are Western Conference powerhouses. The losses proved that the Stars still have work to do. They also pushed Dallas to the brink of starting back at square one with a record that is just above .500.
The Dallas Stars are in need of some quick and efficient change. Something isn’t working in their scheme and it needs to be adjusted properly before it’s too late. The Stars aren’t in terrible standing, but they are quickly slipping from where they once sat.
Tonight is their first opportunity to end the losing skid and get back in the win column. It’s an opportunity at a fresh start on the road and could benefit the Stars greatly if they take advantage.
These next four games give Dallas an unprecedented chance to capitalize in the Eastern Conference and boost their own standing. But they have to know how to play each situation.
Here are some things that the Dallas Stars need to keep a keen eye out for on the upcoming road trip.