A few bad bounces cost the Hurricanes a chance to take two or three points in the first two games of a three-game road trip. Instead, Carolina finds themselves tied with the Rangers for the seventh playoff spot, one behind Pittsburgh for sixth and one ahead of ninth-place Florida. But with only 12 games remaining, the Canes have the fewest opportunities left in the entire NHL to add to their point total.
Stars Game Recaps
News & Observer: Stars hand Canes second straight loss
Associated Press: Stars 3, Hurricanes 2
Defending Big D: Dallas Stars make their own luck in 3-2 win over Hurricanes
Dallas Star-Telegram: Mo and Morrison click as Dallas Stars break home losing streak
The Dallas Morning News: Home is finally sweet again for Dallas Stars in 3-2 win
WRALSportsFan.com: Begin, Morrison leads Stars past Hurricanes (audio files of Staal, Maurice in sidebar)
NHL.com: If the playoffs started today... • Boxscore • Game Summary • Event Summary
Albany River Rats
Albany Times Union: Dwyer productive since promotion • Rats notes: Pospisil acquired on loan; Hughes available
Schnectady Daily Gazette: Dwyer leading River Rats to goal • Rats welcome another new face