Games 63 And 64 Scoring Chances: Dallas Stars Run Continues
Games 63 And 64 Scoring Chances: Dallas Stars Run Continues
| Final - 2.29.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | SO | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Dallas Stars | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Games 63 And 64 Scoring Chances: Dallas Stars Run Continues
The Dallas Stars defenseman returns to his old stomping grounds and an uncertain reception and other news and notes from around the NHL.
If we look back to just two weeks ago there was discussion about whether this team should be dismantled completely and Joe Nieuwendyk should begin a full rebuild around a handful of core players....
Neither the Dallas Stars nor the Pittsburgh Penguins were particularly vocal about Eric Nystrom's controversial hit and other news and notes from around the NHL.
Fleury Outshines Lehtonen As Dallas Stars Fall To Penguins 4-3
Nystrom's unpenalized hit in the first period of Wednesday's game knocked Kris Letang out of the contest. Video and breakdown included in the post.
What Is Driving The Stars Winning Streak?
A look at the year since the trade that sent Alex Goligoski to Dallas for James Neal and Matt Niskanen. Was it a good deal for both sides or did one team get ripped off?
James Neal and Matt Niskanen play their first game as visitors to the American Airlines Center and other news and notes from around the NHL.
Gameday Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Dallas Stars (6:30pm CST)
Games 61 And 62 Scoring Chances: Ribeiro Line Taking Over
The Stars stood pat at the trade deadline and other news and notes from around the NHL.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | 2OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Dallas | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Dallas Goal - Jamie Benn (18), from Steve Ott and Adam Burish at 15:25. 2, Pittsburgh Goal - Steve Sullivan (12), from Pascal Dupuis and Brooks Orpik at 18:53. Penalties - Jamie Benn, Dallas (Tripping), 5:26; Eric Nystrom, Dallas (Roughing), 9:55; Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh (Interference), 11:00. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, Dallas Goal - Sheldon Souray (6), from Loui Eriksson and Mike Ribeiro at 19:47. Penalties - Steve Ott, Dallas (Holding), :21; Philip Larsen, Dallas (Interference), 4:32; Stephane Robidas, Dallas (Hooking), 8:40; Joe Vitale, Pittsburgh (Hooking), 13:35. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, Pittsburgh Goal - Craig Adams (4), from Jordan Staal at 3:33. 5, Pittsburgh Goal - Chris Kunitz (18), from Paul Martin and Evgeni Malkin at 4:12. 6, Dallas Goal - Michael Ryder (26), from Loui Eriksson and Trevor Daley at 7:23. Penalties - Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh (Roughing), 8:24; Eric Nystrom, Dallas (Roughing), 8:24; Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh (Roughing), 8:24; Brooks Orpik, Pittsburgh (Hooking), 19:46. |
| Overtime |
| - No scoring. |
| Shootout |
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