The Stars entered the game as the fresher team, having played Thursday in a 6-5 loss to Colorado. Whereas the Blue Jackets picked up their first win Friday night versus Chicago. Their lackluster play showed up on the scoreboard in the 3-0 shutout loss
"That was as flat as flat could be, there's no disguising it," said Stars coach Lindy Ruff. "Some of our puck movement...I've never seen this team in two years move the puck so poorly. Missed passes, bad passes, hang on too long, it was a collective effort. There's nothing to like about that game.