After the game ended last night, even Blues captain David Backes had to admit it: The Stars "deserved to win this one."
Dallas outplayed St. Louis from the start, and a late goal from Radek Faksa lifted the team to a 2-1 win and 1-0 series lead. Here's how Mike Heika put it.
The Stars on Friday played the game nobody thought they could play.
Well, nobody but themselves.
Dallas defended with ferocity, laid out 32 hits, and still found a way to get 42 shots on goal.