There are so many questions bouncing around in the heads of the Dallas Stars right now, and the answer to each might be to keep it simple.

The Stars are trying to negotiate an NHL that almost looks like the NBA, with hot streaks by each team within a game.

They are trying to manage a lineup that has seen slumps by their best players and has also seen injuries to key players.

And they are entering the rare playoff back-to-back, with games Friday and Saturday -- which could tax the goaltending in a big way.

So what's the answer? One step at a time.