The Dallas Stars continued their strong play with a 4-2 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night. Despite a shaky third period, the Stars showcased their talent and depth, dominating the first two periods and earning a well-deserved win before heading to Finland for their upcoming games.
First Period
The game opened with intensity, as both teams exchanged hits in the early moments, most notably the dirty hit by Matt Dumba on Jason Dickinson. The puck was nowhere near Dickinson; Dumba made direct shoulder-to-head contact and basically blindsided Dickinson. It was eerily reminiscent of his hit on Joe Pavelski and could elicit a review from the Department of Player Safety.