Afterwords: From Cinch to Clench

Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty ImagesChris Thile is Ben Bishop after that one mistake: perhaps out of his element, but still elite enough to be comfortable anywhere.

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[Note: This is a bit brief, but that’s what happens when duty calls early in the morning and the NHL starts games at like 9pm because they only have one channel they have any confidence people will watch their product on. In conclusion, blame the league, as always.]

You never want a game to be in doubt, but every time the Stars hold onto a one-goal lead for a win in these playoffs, it feels like the new, healthier relationship that comes after you’ve finally stopped hanging out with your former, somewhat unstable significant…