Five goals in one game can get you a lot of places. But five goals in one period can turn the tide in any game. That’s what happened tonight when the Dallas Stars mauled the Anaheim Ducks for a 6-2 final score to kick off their big homestand.
Game recap
The first period started up on a relatively quiet note, with only three total shots being taken through the first seven minutes. The Ducks snagged two power plays and 1:09 of 5-on-3, but the Stars found a way to kill it off. Dallas went unsuccessful on a power play of its own and the first period ended in a 0-0 tie.