The Dallas Stars had all the momentum Sunday. They forced their way into overtime after a lackluster first period saw them fall behind 3-1. A trio of Antoine Roussel penalties finally proved their undoing, however, and now they must find a win on the road to continue.
"You've got to take the officials out of the equation," Lindy Ruff said of the afternoon. "We had our power plays and didn't do a good-enough job."
A more accurate and succinct post-game wrap-up you'll not find. They had their opportunities, but did not execute. Now, as many predicted, the pressure is on the Stars to prove they can crack the St.