Not for nothing but a lot of how the game went was a case of score effects and one team being desperate about the game and the another not. The Stars disposition to this game was fully displayed in first period. They weren't even matching effort, speed, work rate. They settled into the game slowly, which they knew they could, and played only hard period, the 2nd, which I said they would. Stars often are very guilty of not bringing a 60 minute effort, or even a 40minute effort. Last night was one of those nights.
Fact of the matter is the game was in no way important for Dallas whos 2nd place finish is assurred, but the game has ramifications for the Oilers.
Last night to their credit I guess the Oilers were working harder than the stars but why they were is quite clear.