GDT: Game #78 - 04.05.14 - at Tampa Bay - 6:00 PM - FS Southwest Plus - 1310 AM - 96.7 FM

[rudiger]

all the scoring was done on the left side...the ice was definetly tilted tonite.

 

[Stars99Lobo37]

Time to go for the Florida sweep.

 

[Alistar]

Don't worry, I'm sure the Stars will make it interesting.

Yeah, the games against the Floridas and the Islanders or the world have been some of the biggest gut punching losses we've had this year.

Of course Florida will recognize the chance for a win with us playing on the 2nd night of the back to back, and I expect their best effort tomorrow night. They've beaten us once before this year, and it could happen again.

That being said I've really liked the effort level of the Stars in these back to back sets this year. They've definitely turned the corner from the team where it was an automatic loss, and they've beaten some good teams in this situation. I'm hopeful that they can get the result and put Phoenix in the position where they have to win out to even have a chance.

 

[Stars99Lobo37]

Yeah, the games against the Floridas and the Islanders or the world have been some of the biggest gut punching losses we've had this year.

Of course Florida will recognize the chance for a win with us playing on the 2nd night of the back to back, and I expect their best effort tomorrow night. They've beaten us once before this year, and it could happen again.

What a gut punch that opening game of the year was. Season was over from there.

 

[MetalGodAOD*]

Ya let's not act like tomorrow is a given. We play down to our opponents all the time.

 

[Alistar]

What a gut punch that opening game of the year was. Season was over from there.

well I'm generalizing a bit. I meant non-playoff teams in general. The tough loses to the Flames and the Hurricanes are the most recent examples. I would say that the Stars have done better than expected most nights against the top teams in the league (with the obvious exception of Chicago who have dominated us every time out) and they've left a ton of points on the board against the bottom half of the league.

Florida and Nashville are the obvious chances to pad the record. We need the team to be focused and play a full 60 minutes to ensure the win against those teams.

 

[Johno]

But seriously, the guys beat St. Louis and Tampa but can't get nothing going against Caroline? WTF is with them... Can't be mad at the loss to Canes no that they picked up 4/4 points against the "harder" opponents.

 

[Stars99Lobo37]

well I'm generalizing a bit.

I know, just jokin with ya.

 

[Satan]

It's sick because Florida has lost 5 straight and they are due.

 

[Stars99Lobo37]

But seriously, the guys beat St. Louis and Tampa but can't get nothing going against Caroline? WTF is with them... Can't be mad at the loss to Canes no that they picked up 4/4 points against the "harder" opponents.

The only difference between tonight and the Carolina game is the 1st period goaltending the opposing team got.

 

[Johno]

The only difference between tonight and the Carolina game is the 1st period goaltending the opposing team got.

seems to determine the play for the team this year. If they get one, two in the first half of the first period they are gold, if not, the chances seem iffy.

[but that PP tho....]

 

[Stars99Lobo37]

seems to determine the play for the team this year. If they get one, two in the first half of the first period they are gold, if not, the chances seem iffy.

[but that PP tho....]

Yep.

The powerplay is a complete embarrassment. Our playoff spot would already be locked up if they were just 2% better.

 

[TrillMike]

Great win!

 

[Johno]

fun fact: after tonight Kari has played the most by any goaltender in the league (despite missing time twice?). Some say overworked, Ruff says not!

 

[Stars99Lobo37]

 

[rudiger]

Stars ride the Lightning!

 

[Zrhutch]

Was at the Habs game tonight. There was a huge cheer when they showed the Stars-TB score.

 

[Stars99Lobo37]

Was at the Habs game tonight. There was a huge cheer when they showed the Stars-TB score.

How was the experience up there??

 

[DaStars99]

would be fun to do a trip up when we play Toronto and Montreal if they play them in succession possibly throw in Ottawa.

 

[Satan]

would be fun to do a trip up when we play Toronto and Montreal if they play them in succession possibly throw in Ottawa.

This year they played them at random times. It'd definitely be an expensive trio to attend. Well not Ottawa, but Toronto and Montreal tickets cost an arm and a leg.

 

[Zrhutch]

How was the experience up there??

It's some crazy stuff man. Unlike any game I've ever been at. The language barrier strangely makes it much more fun.

 

[Hull Fan]

Ruff has to stop riding Goligoski and Daley. Either play Nemeth or play Connauton but don't ride Goli and Daley 25+ minutes into the ground night in and night out.

 

[glovesave_35]

Ruff has to stop riding Goligoski and Daley. Either play Nemeth or play Connauton but don't ride Goli and Daley 25+ minutes into the ground night in and night out.

Really? After a game like tonight you're going to complain about the method?

 

[seasontixholder*]

Jets fan here. Way to go Stars. I'd love you guys to beat out the desert mutts for the last playoff spot.

 

[Noodletoro]

Ruff has to stop riding Goligoski and Daley. Either play Nemeth or play Connauton but don't ride Goli and Daley 25+ minutes into the ground night in and night out.

It seems to be working pretty well.