Let’s step back to Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals series between the Dallas Stars and St. Louis Blues for a moment. And before we dive in, let’s set the stage.
The Stars are in an 0-1 hole in the series and have one more chance to pick up a road win before shifting home. Another loss would put them in a dangerous position. On the other hand, a win would even the series and give them momentum as they traveled back to the American Airlines Center for Games 3 and 4.
And after downing the Nashville Predators – a team that had just won its second consecutive Central division title – in six games in the opening round, the pressure was on to continue meeting expectations.