Sunday’s 6-3 loss to the Lightning pretty much summarizes the Dallas Stars’ entire season in one phrase: Almost, but not quite. Referees waived off not one, but three goals. Dallas dressed 13 of the Texas Stars in Tampa Bay, which proves the level of desperation Dallas has right now.
Tampa Bay needed a victory that night, as they still eyed a playoff spot. It might be a stretch to say that defeating the Stars’ was well-deserved, but the Lightning proved their determination in the latter periods.
The referee’s calls upset many people, including Dallas Stars’ coach Lindy Ruff.