Dallas Stars Ups & Downs

Four points from a possible eight isn't the end of the world, especially considering the quality of competition the Stars faced this week. Thing is, the schedule doesn't get any easier, and there were two winnable games left on the table. This week's Up/Down tries to make sense of the ma

This past week was characterized by a Jekyll & Hyde two game set. Are the Stars the sleeping juggernaut that rolled Montreal? Are they the tepid mess that wilted against Winnipeg? Let's sort through the parts and see what we can learn about the whole.

It hasn't been pretty. Last week's three game streak has come crashing to a painful end. Four straight 5-goal losses have the Stars reeling, and have sent a number of players into the doghouse. There are still a few bright spots, however.

This week's ups & downs after the jump. Agree or disagree on any? Let's talk about it in the comments. Richard BACHMAN 1 GP, 0-1-1, 5 GA, 0.865 SV%, Comments: Starting the second night of a back-to-back set in California, the team still has not won on the second half

It has felt like it's been quite a while since we last had Dallas Stars hockey in front of us - and it has - so we delayed this week's edition of Ups And Downs until today to give us all a slight refresher on how the boys did last

So now that the Dallas Stars players and coaches (save for two of them) have had a nice break where they've been able to relax and heal up some nicks and bruises, we close the book on the NHL All-Star weekend and turn our attention to the month of February.