GDT: [Game #55] Dallas Stars vs. Boston Bruins - 7:30 PM CT (BSSW)

[Puck Luck 73]

Pavelski cant even skate with the puck now? Jesus Christ next season is going to be bad with that contract.

Love Pavelski. Still makes some things happen with passing but he is a non threat scoring this season. Can't stay on his feet and slow.

 

[Troy McClure]

Pavelski was moving just fine earlier in the season. I'm hoping he's playing through something versus just slowing down.

 

[JesusNPucks]

What would you all say are some reasons why the Stars can’t win in overtime? And does this trend reflect the lack of a “killer instinct” that is essential for a Cup run?

 

[LT]

What would you all say are some reasons why the Stars can’t win in overtime? And does this trend reflect the lack of a “killer instinct” that is essential for a Cup run?

My best guess? Just shit luck plays a bigger role than we'd like to think.

How the team plays in 3-on-3 has little to no bearing on play during the playoffs. What worries me more is the recent trend of allowing very early and/or very late goals.

 

[Elysian]

this team is slumping and cannot close out games anymore.

Honestly, this is the best kind of slump, they're still getting points in losses and also still winning some games. Far better than the usual slump that almost knocks them out of the playoffs.

The PP needs a shakeup. Mix up the personnel. Move people around. Do something.

The 4 on 3 PP in OT was awful. All four guys went to their spots and stood still. It was very easy for Boston to defend. Even after the timeout, they went back out and did the same thing. Stand still, pass it around, and try to shoot from the top through two Boston PKers. Ugly.

Take Suter off it ffs. He adds literally nothing to the 2nd unit.

 

[Satan]

fell asleep early after shoveling 40 cm of snow last night (not a brag) and missed this one

it's a great thing that OT in playoffs is 5v5. we should all be happy about that

 

[Zrhutch]

Yep. Gimme a team that both sticks with the best at 5v5 and is first in the conference while sucking at 3v3 anyday.

 

[Troy McClure]

Take Suter off it ffs. He adds literally nothing to the 2nd unit.

While true, it's the top unit that needs the shakeup.