The Dallas Stars welcomed the Vancouver Canucks to town tonight, and things didn't go the Stars' way in the second period. Casey DeSmith gave up four straight unanswered goals in the second period as the Stars lost 5-3 tonight to the Canucks. Here are the four takeaways from tonight's game.

Well, I think the Stars love scoring in the first period this season. One thing I wish had happened in the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season, but I'm okay with it as we begin the season.