The Dallas Stars lost their first game of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, as many, many Hockey Men predicted. But did they show any of the form that helped them shock NHL fans everywhere during the 2020 bubble run?
Stars senior staff writer Mike Heika took note of Dallas’ problems in getting up to speed in the Saddledome:
The Stars generated just 16 shots on goal, including six in 10 minutes of power-play time, and allowed Calgary goalie Jacob Markstrom to post his 10th shutout of the season. And as bad as getting three shots on goal in the first period was, Dallas also only was able to muster three shots on goal in the third period while desperately trying to tie the game.