There were quite a few plays that would qualify as “defining plays” in the Dallas Stars 6-0 win against the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night. We could easily pick any of the six goals, including a pair by Tyler Pitlick, but the Stars penalty kill early in the second period was quietly one of […]
Dallas Stars most consistent line of the year closes out 2017 with a bang
DALLAS — The best line of 2017 set a strong foundation for 2018 in the Dallas Stars 6-0 win against the San Jose Sharks on New Year’s Eve. Tyler Pitlick scored twice, Radek Faksa had a trio of assists, and Antoine Roussel was, well, Antoine Roussel on Sunday. “Well they play every night they play […]
Stars Close Out 2017 by Suffocating Sharks 6-0
The Dallas Stars continued their strong play on home ice against the San Jose Sharks, winning 6-0 on New Year’s Eve. They had several players chip in on the scoring with Radek Faksa tallying three assists, and Tyler Pitlick, Mattias Janmark, John Klingberg, and Jamie Benn all picking up two points a piece. Ben Bishop […]
MORNING SKATE: Hamhuis ready for another face-off, and Klingberg has his teeth back
DALLAS — If needed, Dan Hamhuis is ready to take another face-off tonight against the San Jose Sharks. In the Stars 4-2 win against the St. Louis Blues on Sunday, Hamhuis had to step in during a 5-on-3 penalty kill after Radek Faksa was tossed from the face-off. “Didn’t know what I was doing, but […]
How Ken Hitchcock uses analytics and what that means for Devin Shore
The day after each game Ken Hitchcock has an analytics package waiting for him. Before viewing the video from the prior night’s game, the Dallas Stars coach will go through the numbers that have been sent to him by a company in Canada. “I trust this information because I made them do it,” Hitchcock said. […]
Defining Play: Jamie Benn ties it with hard work and a bit of luck
Alexander Radulov was the big story in Saturday’s 4-2 win for the Dallas Stars, and deservedly so. The Russian forward scored twice in the final three minutes, including the game-winning goal, helping the Stars to a key Central Division win. But the Stars aren’t in that position without the work of their captain, Jamie Benn, […]