Nov 20, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) and center Roope Hintz (24) celebrates a goal scored by Johnston against the San Jose Sharks during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
The Dallas Stars were always supposed to beat the San Jose Sharks.
I mean, after getting beaten badly by the Anaheim Ducks, you might not have been surprised to see them struggle against the other Pacific Division basement team, but that doesn’t mean you would have expected it. At the end of the day, the Stars are (supposed to be) a Cup Favorite, and the Sharks a Lottery Favorite, so the expectation is a decisive win.