When Stars coach Jim Montgomery constructed his lineup for Dallas' 4-2 win over Winnipeg on Saturday night, it was partly to match up with the Jets' deep forward group. But one thing jumped out on paper -- and then on the ice. The Stars were fast.
For parts of this season, in which the Stars enter the bye week and All-Star break in a playoff position with a 24-21-4 record, Dallas has looked slow or tentative. Montgomery said sometimes the team is thinking too much. They aren't able to stretch the ice, or forecheck the way they need to be successful.