Throughout the season, Stars goaltender Ben Bishop has represented stability for Dallas. He quelled slow starts and fortified strong finishes, kept the Stars afloat as they searched for offense and propelled them when it arrived. He was the team's best player and arguably the best goaltender in the league.
During Monday night's 3-2 loss in Game 3 to Nashville, Bishop's performance was uncharacteristically loose and abnormally messy, allowing three goals on 28 shots, including a pair of long-range shots from bad angles.
The loss put the Stars in a 2-1 series deficit with Game 4 on Wednesday night in Dallas.