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The goalkeepHow bad is it? Look at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Dallas Stars page. Perfect for catching up with the Rangers. Awful for reading a game story.
The Stars have quietly grabbed 14 of a possible 18 points after winning three of four on the road including a 3-2 shootout win in Phoenix last night. It was their second shootout win of the year. Of all people, it was Trevor Daley with the goal in the eighth round that sealed it.
The Stars are first in the Western Conference with a 7-2 record, and the lone loss of the road trip came on the ass-end of a back-to-back against Stanley Cup favs, the Los Angeles Kings. That final: 1-0.
I wish there was a superstar here. Maybe that will wind up killing them as the year progresses, the inability to lean on one guy to get you gobs of opportunities and points. If it's anyone, it's goalkeep Kari Lehtonen. He's 7-0, but more importantly he's allowing a goal less per game and he's stopping four percent more shots than he did a year ago. It's not just a career year. It'll put him right in the hunt for the Vezina Trophy. He's not just good. He's been exceptional.
Otherwise, it's even, steady play from all of their lines. Sheldon Souray scored on power play and Adam Burish tallied with a minute left in the game. It's OK if Brad Richards, Mike Ribeiro or Brendan Morrow don't score a goal.
Plus, the penalty kill is not perfect, but it's waaaaayyyy better than last season. They've killing 86 percent of all man advantages. Last year, they killed 80 percent. If the Stars kill 86 percent a year ago, they make the playoffs, easy.
Soon, Stars, you will get your day. Keep winning. The crowds will come eventually.
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