Clinching milestones and playoffs Inside Stars exuberant win over Predators

DALLAS — It’s hard to remember an evening of hockey at the American Airlines Center that was so relentlessly bombarded with good vibes. There was a goaltender finally making his return after an absence that extended too long. A promising young player was making his much-anticipated season debut; a celebration awaiting a young superstar followed by the delivery of another celebratory moment by him. On top of it all, a significant team accomplishment was on the line. Let’s dive into each storyline. The Stars entered the evening simply needing a win in order to clinch a playoff berth. The division…