There's reason for optimism as the holidays arrive in Dallas. Health is returning to the Stars, Kari Lehtonen was brilliant on Tuesday, and a five-game point streak doesn't hurt either- Though their 3-2 win on Tuesday was not without its sticking points.
The Stars were brilliant in the first period, scoring three times and holding the Avalanche to just 12 total shot attempts. Then the tables turned. As brilliant as the Stars were in the opening 20 minutes the Avs were doubly-so for the remaining 40.
Doubly-so the tune of a 65-31 advantage in total shot attempts over the game's last two periods, and Nate Mackinnon was involved in seemingly every one of them.