Stumbling in Carolina: Stars fall to Hurricanes 5-3

by Brandon Worley on Dec 16, 2009 8:25 PM CST in Game Recaps Comment 16 comments

This was supposed to be a game the Dallas Stars could use to bounce back from a sub-par effort last week, after surrendering two third period goals and losing in the shootout once again on Saturday night. Yet just like we've seen time and again this season, the Stars were lacking in nearly every fundamental category and allowed the Hurricanes to jump out to a three goal lead just 12 minutes into the game. Even against the supposedly worst team in the NHL, that's a tough deficit to overcome.

The Stars almost made a game of it, getting the score to within one after Brenden Morrow's second period power play goal made it 3-2, yet the Stars were unable to generate much pressure without the man advantage. When the Stars needed a strong start to the third period, they wind was taken out of their sails when Tuomo Ruutu's centering pass deflected off of Loui Eriksson and past Marty Turco. It gave the Hurricanes a two-goal lead once more and restored the momentum they had temporarily lost. The Stars managed just two shots on net in the third until finally coming alive in the final minutes of regulation. Eriksson scored with less than a minute remaining to make it 4-3, yet an empty net goal sealed the deal for a Hurricanes upset.

In the end, Carolina was the better team on the ice in every aspect of the game. How the Stars respond tomorrow night against an incredibly disciplined Atlanta Thashers team will really give us a sense as to what this hockey team is all about.

Defending Big D LIVE held a special post-game show following the loss to the Hurricanes. For detailed thoughts from the DBD crew and a breakdown of the game, visit our show page for Defending Big D LIVE.

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LOL Spam for xmas.

Gotta have hockey!

by terig on Dec 16, 2009 9:32 PM CST reply actions

green eggs and spam

I must have this thing for hockey boys from Whitby with the initials JN.

by Happy Girl on Dec 16, 2009 9:33 PM CST reply actions

thanks guys

it’s nice to hear radio completely dedicated to the stars, even if they are struggling

"Elvis Andrus has just preformed a MIRACLE!"
-Eric Nadel, 5/4/09

by Mizzou12 on Dec 16, 2009 9:37 PM CST reply actions

Spams gone.

And I agree completely with Mozzou12.

Gotta have hockey!

by terig on Dec 16, 2009 9:51 PM CST reply actions

Sorry, Mizzou12*

I misspelled you’re name.

Gotta have hockey!

by terig on Dec 16, 2009 10:15 PM CST up reply actions

Not at all on topic, but...

Looks like the sale of the Rangers is moving forward. A Small blurb mentioned at Si.com. Here’s the link and quote:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/jon_heyman/12/16/heyman.mets.bay/1.html

“Rangers owner Tom Hicks picked the team of Chuck Greenberg and Nolan Ryan to sell the franchise to. Greenberg seems like a nice fellow (I met him briefly at the Winter Meetings) and helped his caused by promising a role to Hicks and a bigger role to Ryan (who is treated like a deity in Texas by the media and constituency) in the new regime. Greenberg now gets a negotiating window to try to close the deal. MLB and several high-ranking executives within the game wanted longtime baseball agent and executive Dennis Gilbert to get the team. Of the three who sought the Rangers, Texan Jim Crane is thought to have the most money, but his approval would have ultimately been jeopardized by his spotty rep among baseball owners by pulling out of an Astros deal.”

by Tsudbury on Dec 16, 2009 10:14 PM CST reply actions

Good!

Now fork over some cash so we can get some players and make trades, this team needs help!

by k9mike on Dec 17, 2009 7:02 AM CST up reply actions

All I want for (insert holiday) is...

1. Zhu Zhu Pets
2. Derian Hatcher
3. Three wins in a row

I am still "Frisky for Nisky"

by RealDealNeal on Dec 17, 2009 4:33 PM CST up reply actions

worst game

i’ve ever seen loui play. he may as well should have stayed out of the defensive zone for the game.

by agvdstars on Dec 16, 2009 10:28 PM CST reply actions

More importantly

I was mentioned 3 times in the radio show last night. Whoo hoo! I am famous on the internet! LOL

The boys had better come out tonight with a much better game or I’ll make them take a bus back to Dallas.

I must have this thing for hockey boys from Whitby with the initials JN.

by Happy Girl on Dec 17, 2009 7:47 AM CST reply actions

Far better to be famous than infamous. lol

Gotta have hockey!

by terig on Dec 17, 2009 8:16 AM CST up reply actions

I swear I don't know and have never had relations with tiger woods. LMAO

I must have this thing for hockey boys from Whitby with the initials JN.

by Happy Girl on Dec 17, 2009 8:28 AM CST up reply actions

I don't know, HG, are you absolutely sure????

Supporting your local ice troll, 24/7/365

by laughs2loud on Dec 17, 2009 8:49 AM CST up reply actions

If I don't remember, does it count? LOL

I must have this thing for hockey boys from Whitby with the initials JN.

by Happy Girl on Dec 17, 2009 9:51 AM CST up reply actions

And that was one of the weakest efforts I think I've seen this season.

And that is saying a lot.

I know Heika preached patience at us last week and I’m not calling for Crawford’s head but I do think we need to see him take a tougher approach. Firmer hand or something.

Way too much sloppy play, too unstructured. Passing, neutral zone, front of the net, shooting, you name it, it all needs work.

Supporting your local ice troll, 24/7/365

by laughs2loud on Dec 17, 2009 8:54 AM CST reply actions

Awful game.

I knew as soon as Jussi was alone that he would score. That’s probably the only time I’ve been angry with him. However, I couldn’t stay angry for too long because I like him too much.

Off-topic, but I wonder if I could get Winter Classic tix if I said I had relations with Tiger Woods….

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by Brad_Richards_Rocks on Dec 17, 2009 10:03 AM CST reply actions