The Texas Stars completed the month of January on a five-game win streak, battling into a playoff spot with the opportunity to jump into the top three in the division (the top three teams earn a first-round bye) this weekend. It appears that the squad has finally found its way back to its winning ways, though this year it looks a little different.
Last season, Texas was essentially a lock for the playoffs in late October. They finished the year 2nd in the Central Division, just two points behind their rival, the Milwaukee Admirals. The Ads only topped Texas in the last month of the season after the Stars went through their only true rough patch of the year.