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Mar 19, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars center Cody Eakin (20) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal in the second period against the New York Islanders at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars’ Cody Eakin’s Return from Suspension is Important

Dallas Stars Begin Winning Streak for Second Time this Season

Dallas Stars Return from Christmas Break, Head to Arizona

Dallas Stars Defense Is One Of Their Greatest Allies

Dec 23, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) and center Tyler Seguin (91) celebrate Lindell

Dallas Stars Come Up Big In Overtime, Defeat Kings 3-2

Oct 20, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars center Jason Spezza (90) celebrates with defenseman John Klingberg (3) after scoring a goal in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings at American Airlines Center. Los Angeles won 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Seek To Beat Kings Before Holiday Break

Nov 3, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Antoine Roussel (21) fights with St. Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Prepare For Divisional Battle With St. Louis Blues

Dec 11, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) and Philadelphia Flyers goalie Michal Neuvirth (30) in action during the game at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Flyers 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Need Offensive Burst To Propel Them Past Flyers

Dec 15, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars center Jason Spezza (90) looks down as the New York Rangers celebrate a goal during the third period at the American Airlines Center. The Rangers shut out the Stars 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars’ Niemi Shines in Shutout Loss to Rangers

Feb 27, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) and goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) and Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) in action during the game at the American Airlines Center. The Rangers defeat the Stars 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Aim to Maintain Momentum Against Rangers

Dec 13, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars goalie Antti Niemi (31) faces the Anaheim Ducks attack during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Need To Turn Crease Over To Antti Niemi

Dec 13, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Dan Hamhuis (2) and center Jason Spezza (90) and left wing Jamie Benn (14) and defenseman Stephen Johns (28) and center Tyler Seguin (91) celebrates a goal by Johns against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Start Off Homestand On Right Foot, Dismantle Ducks

Oct 13, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Simon Despres (6) and Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (12) chase after the puck during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Welcome Ducks To Kick Off Homestand

Oct 20, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux (28) and Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (12) battle during the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Continue Inconsistency, Lose To Brayden Schenn, Flyers

Dec 11, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Wayne Simmonds (17) and Dallas Stars goalie Antti Niemi (31) in action during the game at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Flyers 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Aiming To End Flyers’ Winning Streak

Dec 8, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) waves to the fans after being named the number two star in the win over the Nashville Predators at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeated the Predators 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Upcoming Road Trip Holds Extreme Value

Mar 29, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars right wing Patrick Eaves (18) fights with Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) during the third period at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Predators 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Look for Two Points Versus Nashville

Dec 1, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Dallas Stars center Jason Spezza (90) reaches for the puck ahead of Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Trevor Daley (6) during the first period at the PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Fall Apart Completely in 6-2 Loss to Penguins

Nov 29, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) celebrates with team mates his goal in the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars: Recapping November, Transitioning To December

Dallas Stars Seek First Win of Road Trip in Pittsburgh

Nov 28, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (12) and St. Louis Blues left wing Jaden Schwartz (17) battle for the puck during the first period at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars’ Overtime Struggles Continue Piling Up In Loss To Blues

Nov 3, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars right wing Patrick Eaves (18) and left wing Jamie Benn (14) and center Tyler Seguin (91) and defenseman Stephen Johns (28) celebrate a goal against St. Louis Blues during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Begin Road Trip with Division Match-up in St. Louis

Nov 23, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) has a shot blocked by Dallas Stars defenseman Julius Honka (6) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Seeing Excellent Poise From Julius Honka

Nov 25, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) and the Stars celebrate the win over the Vancouver Canucks at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Canucks 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Batten Down Hatches, Defeat Canucks 2-1

Dec 27, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Patrick Sharp (10) an center Jason Spezza (90) and left wing Jamie Benn (14) watch their team take on the St. Louis Blues during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Sharp and Benn each score goals. The Stars shut out the Blues 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Aim to Defeat Edmonton Oilers with Return of Patrick Sharp

Nov 15, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) waits for the face-off against the New Jersey Devils during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars: Reviewing An Interesting First Month Of Season

Nov 3, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars center Jason Spezza (90) and defenseman John Klingberg (3) and center Tyler Seguin (91) celebrate a goal against St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) during the third period at the American Airlines Center. The Stars beat the Blues 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Big Name Players’ Plus-Minus Woes

Nov 13, 2016; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Dallas Stars goaltender Kari Lehtonen (32) and defenseman John Klingberg (3) defend against Vancouver Canucks forward Sven Baertschi (47) during the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Fall Apart in Third Period, Lose to Canucks in OT