The perfect four game road trip the Stars had envisioned was spoiled in game three against the Columbus Blue Jackets as they beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 in a shootout. The Stars have to be at least thrilled that they didn’t leave without at least one point in the standings as they forced overtime with […]
Given a chance to play through mistakes, Stephen Johns is finding his ideal role with Stars
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Stephen Johns is allowed to make mistakes. He can play his game and take risks. He can learn from certain situations, and he has the confidence that when he makes a mistake he’ll have a chance to be better for it. “When you allow mistakes to happen, less mistakes happen,” Johns said. […]
Defining Play: Bobrovsky stops Hamhuis in second period
In a span of 78 seconds in the third period Oliver Bjorkstrand took over for the Columbus Blue Jackets and scored twice in a 2-1 victory against the Dallas Stars. It was a good stretch for the Blue Jackets forward, while the Stars would have like a save from goalie Ben Bishop on either shot. […]
Stars Lose on Home Ice to Blue Jackets 2-1
The Dallas Stars lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Tuesday evening in an aesthetically challenged game that only a coach could love. The game was won on the merits of two goals in the third period from Oliver Bjorkstrand. Ben Bishop started in net and finished with 23 saves on 25 shots. Amazingly, […]
STARS MAILBAG: Spezza, Shipachyov, secondary scoring, and Halloween candy
Growing up in the Shapiro household Trick-or-treating wasn’t about dressing up, it was about acquiring assets. Sure we would wear costumes, but the real prize of the holiday was building up a base of desirable Halloween Candy to last you through the rest of the year. Candy was a bit of a finite resource in […]
After sudden end to his playing days, Rich Peverley has found a second career in hockey
Editor’s note: Starting today, Wrong Side of the Red Line will be posting an in-depth feature each Monday for Patreon supporters. Interested in subscribing? Follow this link, or click the “subscribe here” on the menu above. Those who have already subscribed can login and continue reading. He was always destined for a lifelong career in […]