Up against the best in the conference, Texas was stymied by great goaltending in the final frame from Milwaukee's Marek Mazanec. Despite the score of three goals against, Mazanec was the difference in the game.
"The goaltender was the difference in the third period," noted Coach Laxdal. "We had three or four grade A looks where he made huge saves."
The Stars kept things tight throughout but did not develop a strong sense of urgency until the third period. By the time they had, Mazanec was locked in.
Justin Dowling summarized, "I think it was maybe he was in our heads a little bit.