The Dallas Stars and Washington Capitals both began the game one point away from a playoff spot. The Stars? They played like a team determined to get there for the first time since 2008. The Capitals? They looked like a group tired of having its yearly routines disrupted by such a trivial thing as postseason hockey. It was no contest. The Stars' 5-0 win over the Capitals on Tuesday night was a victory of confidence over embarrassment. Dallas has won five of six, outscoring opponents 16-5 over its past three games. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400485376
