DeBoer was even light-hearted about the three consecutive losses for the first time this season.
"Those aren't real losses, those are overtime losses," he joked. "It is a big difference. We could have easily won all three of those game. I would say we were the better team in two of the three."
DeBoer will head off to coach the Central Division during the All-Star weekend in Florida, which is ironically 3-on-3 hockey.
"I'll go sit in a dark corner somewhere in Florida at the All-Star Game and try to figure out this overtime thing and come back making sure in the second half that we're better in that area," DeBoer said.
The new coaching staff is in a good place right now. Dallas not only has the best record in the Western Conference, but it is also tied for second in goal differential at plus-40, ranks second in goals against, eighth in scoring, second in penalty kill success, and sixth in power play success. That's a good place to be.
DeBoer said he sent his players off with a positive message and the challenge to rest up for a strong run in the second half. Players are on their own until practice on Feb. 5. Dallas will then play another four games at home when they return.
"I want them to go and enjoy it. They should enjoy it," DeBoer said. "We've been playing a lot of good hockey. We've made a lot of good strides in our game. We still have another level that we have to get to when we get back, but there are a lot of good things that have happened so far and they've worked hard to have us where we are right now in the standings. It's a good spot to be in."
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Mike Heika is a Senior Staff Writer for DallasStars.com and has covered the Stars since 1994. Follow him on Twitter @MikeHeika.