Frustration Rising

I'm speechless. As if blowing the Edmonton game wasn't bad enough, they do it yet again, this time to the Ducks. This game started off perfectly. Dallas went up three-love. During the Oilers game I remember saying "Brad Richards needs to shoot more. I know he's great at setting up goals, but he's really turning into a pass first player which is alright, except he possesses such a great shot." Well wouldn't you know, he scored twice tonight. Even Modano got in on the action on a nice two-on-one with Steve Ott. Anaheim looked pitiful; Dallas dominant. Late in the second, a stray Duck fresh from the penalty box streaked out, was fed the puck, and got the opponent on the board. No big deal. However, that deal grew with each shift in the third as the Ducks spent nearly the whole period in our zone, pelting Marty with shot after shot. Honestly, Turco played a solid game, but at some point somethings gotta give. Anaheim rookie Dan Sexton scored twice to force overtime, and for the first time this season I was praying for a shoot-out. I know we're anemic in that skills area, but we'd at least have a chance to win, and anyone watching the game knows we had no shot if it were to be settled before hand. The next game this Friday against the San Jose Sharks will be crucial. I'm not going to call this a must win game, but depending on how we play will be an indicator on how this season will play out. If the Stars roll over, we'll need to get our forks out. If they battle back and play well (not necessarily win), there is hope. Interesting post game interviews with Morrow and Turco. Morrow talked about the team needing to stop sitting on leads and not be afraid to win. Couldn't agree more. Anaheim was on the ropes and the Stars let them in. I'd say a team leader, either Morrow, Modano, Richards, even Turco, will step up and get the team on track.

-Skrastins missed last nights contest due to a cut finger. We recalled a guy from our minor league team, meaning all but one of our D-men were under I believe it was 26.
-This was the first time I've really noticed Stu Barnes behind the bench. I liked that.