The Dallas Stars’ victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals is likely the most dominant 1-0 win most of us have seen. The Stars played a textbook game of speed, defending, physicality, and yes, offense. In every aspect the Stars were the noticeably better team, no matter the excuses that flowed from the broadcast as to why the Vegas Golden Knights were struggling. The Golden Knights are a good team, and for 60 minutes the Stars showed they were better.
For all the good that the Stars did in Game 1, they were equally as bad in Game 2 in every facet of the game.