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DALLAS, TX - SEPTEMBER 30: Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) skates back to the bench during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche on September 30, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Colorado defeats Dallas 6-5. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Must Continue Looking Forward In Order To Improve

Dallas Stars Trying To Down Jets, Break Losing Skid Before Long Break

Dallas Stars Aim For Big Win Against Surging Tampa Bay Lightning

Dallas Stars Must Find Consistent Level Of Effort For Tough Week Ahead

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 04: Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) celebrates winning the game in overtime with his teammates between the Dallas Stars and the Washington Capitals on January 4, 2019 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Upcoming Homestand Offers Chance To Find Identity

ST. LOUIS, MO - JANUARY 8: Members of the Dallas Stars congratulate Ben Bishop #30 of the Dallas Stars after beating the St. Louis Blues 3-1 at Enterprise Center on January 8, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Joe Puetz/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Defeat St. Louis Blues, Continue Addressing Various Issues

ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 07: St. Louis Blues leftwing Alexander Steen (20) charges after the puck as Dallas Stars rightwing Alexander Radulov (47) looks on during a NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the St. Louis Blues on December 07, 2017, at Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Can Bounce Back And Break St. Louis Losing Streak

WINNIPEG, MB - MARCH 18: Mattias Janmark #13 of the Dallas Stars sets a screen in front of goaltender Connor Hellebuyck #37 of the Winnipeg Jets during second period action at the Bell MTS Place on March 18, 2018 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Jets defeated the Stars 4-2. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Facing Heavy Central Division Slate In Upcoming Week

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 27: Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) is shown during the NHL game between the Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars, held on December 27, 2018, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danny Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Miro Heiskanen Selected To 2019 NHL All-Star Game

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 04: Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg (3) and New Jersey Devils right wing Stefan Noesen (23) discuss the last play during the game between the Dallas Stars and the New Jersey Devils on January 04, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Dallas defeats New Jersey 4-3. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Welcome New Jersey Devils To Kick Off 2019 Play

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 27: Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) is shown during the NHL game between the Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars, held on December 27, 2018, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danny Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Looking Ahead At Their January 2019 Schedule

DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 21: Montreal Canadiens center Phillip Danault (24) and Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) wait for linesman Ryan Galloway (82) to drop the puck during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Montreal Canadiens on November 21, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Dallas defeats Montreal 3-1. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Aiming To Close Out 2018 Year With Win Over Canadiens

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 23: Anders Lee #27 and the New York Islanders celebrate a goal against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center on December 23, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Final Thoughts On A Stale 3-1 Loss To New York Islanders

ST. PAUL, MN - DECEMBER 27: Joel Eriksson Ek #14 of the Minnesota Wild defends Mattias Janmark #13 of the Dallas Stars during the game at the Xcel Energy Center on December 27, 2017 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Trying To Snap Losing Streak In Minnesota Against Wild

DALLAS, TEXAS - DECEMBER 20: Tyler Pitlick #18 of the Dallas Stars battles for the puck against Erik Gustafsson #56 of the Chicago Blackhawks in the third period at American Airlines Center on December 20, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Final Thoughts On A Deflating 5-2 Loss To Chicago

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 21: Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) skates up the ice with the puck as Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) chases him during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Chicago Blackhawks on December 21, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Dallas defeats Chicago 4-0. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Aiming To Pick Up Critical Divisional Win vs. Blackhawks

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 03: Dallas Stars center Jason Dickinson (16) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal with a broken stick during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers on December 3, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Looking To Rebound, Gain Ground vs. Flames

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 7: Mattias Janmark #13, Joel Hanley #39, Roman Polak #45 and the Dallas Stars celebrate a goal against the San Jose Sharks at the American Airlines Center on December 7, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Upcoming Schedule Provides Make Or Break Scenario

DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 10: Denis Gurianov #34 of the Dallas Stars skates against the Nashville Predators at the American Airlines Center on November 10, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Denis Gurianov Recalled In Hopes Of Offensive Spark

ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Hampus Lindholm #47 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrates his first period goal with his teammates as Tyler Seguin #91 of the Dallas Stars reacts during the game on February 21, 2018 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Identity Still Uncertain As Losing Skid Builds

ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 12: Ben Bishop #30 of the Dallas Stars looks on after a goal scored by Brandon Montour #26 of the Anaheim Ducks during the third period of a game at Honda Center on December 12, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Slipping In Loaded Western Conference Playoff Picture

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 25: Dallas Stars center Jason Dickinson (16) and Anaheim Ducks center Ben Street (46) chase the puck during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Anaheim Ducks on October 25, 2018 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Playing A Different Anaheim Ducks Team To Close Series

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 31: Jamie Benn

Dallas Stars’ Needs: Their Full 2018 Holiday Wishlist

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 3: Jamie Benn #14, Tyler Seguin #91 and the Dallas Stars celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers at the American Airlines Center on December 3, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Examining Their Situation In 2021 Expansion Draft

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 6: Jamie Benn #14, Alexander Radulov #47, Esa Lindell #23 and Tyler Seguin #91 of the Dallas Stars celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers at the American Airlines Center on January 6, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Why Game Against Oilers Can Prove Team’s Legitimacy

CALGARY, AB - NOVEMBER 28: Valeri Nichushkin #43 and teammates of the Dallas Stars celebrate a goal against the Calgary Flames during an NHL game on November 28, 2018 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Gerry Thomas/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Looking Ahead At Their December 2018 Schedule

BROOKLYN, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Dallas Stars defenseman, Esa Lindell (23), carries the puck while being pressured by New York Islanders forward, Stephen Gionta (10), during a game between the New York Islanders and the Dallas Stars on November 18, 2018 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. (Photo by John McCreary/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Riding Strong Defensive Showing In Midst Of Injuries

DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 16: Jim Montgomery of the Dallas Stars gives instructions to his players on the bench against the Boston Bruins at the American Airlines Center on November 16, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Comparing Last Year’s Start Under Hitchcock to This Year