The Stars began the game with house money (having already won Game 1 and home ice advantage for now), and they played like it for too much of the game. Hellybuck played great, but also the Stars failed to execute on a few Grade A scoring chances. And the Stars need to stop taking so many penalties. The 4 minute power play at the beginning seemed to have the Stars out of sync for much of the rest of the game. Let’s hope that Miro returns for Game 3.
It's funny how early power plays can cut both ways. Sometimes they sap a team of energy because they aren't settled in yet, and other times they give them a lead they never surrender. Sports!
The Stars began the game with house money (having already won Game 1 and home ice advantage for now), and they played like it for too much of the game. Hellybuck played great, but also the Stars failed to execute on a few Grade A scoring chances. And the Stars need to stop taking so many penalties. The 4 minute power play at the beginning seemed to have the Stars out of sync for much of the rest of the game. Let’s hope that Miro returns for Game 3.
It's funny how early power plays can cut both ways. Sometimes they sap a team of energy because they aren't settled in yet, and other times they give them a lead they never surrender. Sports!