PITTSBURGH -- The Stars last season consistently stayed on the good side of an aggressive game plan and led the NHL in scoring.
The Stars this season consistently are staying on the bad side of an aggressive game plan and have yielded more goals than any team in the league.
It's a conundrum for a team that wants to use its speed and skill to force opponents into mistakes, and Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins is a perfect example of just how quickly things can turn from good to bad.
Dallas was down one goal and pressing for the tying tally in the third period when Pittsburgh scored three times in the final four minutes and turned a close game into a blowout.