It’s fun to watch an offensive shootout, regardless of the sport. The scoring is high, making every moment in the game pivotal to the outcome.
But, as those of us in Dallas recently learned from a certain Thursdsay night NFL game, the defense is what closes out games, even against seemingly unstoppable offenses. The Dallas Stars have made a transition from a high scoring team to a stone wall defense over the past year. And while that has comes with pros and cons, the benefits are certainly out weighing the negatives in most ways.
Defensive Effort
As of right now, the Dallas Stars are on pace to match the wonderful defensive performance of last season.