The Dallas Stars managed to find new and unique ways to nearly beat themselves tonight, as two goals the New Jersey Devils scored were more or less scored by the Stars themselves. When you take those away, this game was actually not as close as the final 4-3 score would make you think.
First Period
The first period started off a little tentative on both sides. Once the Devils got their legs under them, they seemed to set the pace of the game for a bit, forcing a more north-south style of game.