Stop me if you’ve heard this before.
The Stars come out in the first period, and using their speed and skill they take an early lead on an opponent - such as they did Saturday in Denver.
However, in a moment’s notice, the tables seem to turn and the ice becomes titled.
The defense falters. The offense stalls. And goaltending becomes shaky.
Lindy Ruff will then work his magic and the Stars, well, become the Stars again. But it’s too little, too late.
Sound familiar? It should, because it was the scene that played out in a 6-5 loss Saturday at the Pepsi Center, and one the Stars saw too many times last season.