The Dallas Stars jumped out to a big early lead on Wednesday night against the San Jose Sharks, but mid-game, the team stopped skating and fell victim to a relentless forecheck.
Zone exits were a breeze to start the game, but once the Sharks took time and space away, Dallas fell into old habits. High flips, clearances down the boards and cross ice passes through traffic. It didn’t bode well when it started and it played out during a brutal five minute span where the early lead evaporated.
Lost in the mix, perhaps, was a valiant one man effort on the backend by Miro Heiskanen and an incredible goal by Jason Robertson.