Brendan Morrison powers Dallas Stars to 3-2 win over LA

by Brandon Worley on Apr 1, 2009 12:21 AM CDT in Dallas Stars Game Recaps

The Dallas Stars used special teams and goaltending, two aspects of the game that had struggled mightily the past month, to notch their first win in eight games Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Kings. The Stars' beleaguered power play, at one point 1 for their last 32, scored twice with the man-advantage in the second period to break open a 1-1 tie game. The Stars withstood a comeback attempt by the Kings in the final minutes and kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a very important two points.

Brendan Morrison played his best game so far as a Star, scoring two power play goals and leading the team with six shots. He had several chances to get a third, including a partial breakaway chance in the third period. Morrison's aggressive play from the point on the power play has finally seemed to rejuvenate a stagnant unit, and while there have been plenty of chances the past few weeks, the hard work finally paid off tonight.

Marty Turco, starting in net after having the previous night off, stopped 26 of 28 shots in a solid effort to help lead his team to the win. Despite allowing two "soft" goals off long shots, Turco made several spectacular stops in the game to help preserve the lead for the Stars.

Special teams and goaltending. The importance of these parts of the game have never been so clear as they have over the past month.

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Speaking of Morrison

he played pretty damn well tonight, and he’s always been a pretty solid guy to have.

Is there any chance the Stars keep him? Of course I was pleased when they picked him up and he could be a good fit next season with the rest of the team returning to full strength, but I don’t see him getting resigned with all the others that need to be brought back.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Apr 1, 2009 5:29 AM CDT reply actions

I could see us keeping him

Especially if the team decides its best for them to part ways with Lehtinen, whom has been on and off again injured. He really seems to be gelling with the team right now and looks comfortable out there right now. And I’m pretty sure the Stars are going to want to keep him, given all the injuries we have had this year. We need the depth

Is it April 6 Yet?

by SCDP on Apr 1, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions

I hate these west coast games...

I can’t stay up to watch them. Would have loved to see this win.

by Lola-StarsFan on Apr 1, 2009 7:49 AM CDT reply actions

Here's to hoping the Stars keep Morrison for next season

And that we see some more of these types of games from Turco, excluding the softies.

by hiafex on Apr 1, 2009 10:41 AM CDT reply actions

my thoughts

after the past few games, i have changed my mind on morrison and would not mind seeing the stars pick him up.

on another topic, WHAT THE HELL WAS TURCO DOING IN NET??? i mean seriously we are out of the playoffs, we must see what tobias can bring to the table.

also, can turco please figure out how to stop the soft shots? this is getting pathetic.

born to destroy

by Lifewish on Apr 1, 2009 10:54 AM CDT reply actions

Tobias

I don’t think they were too comfortable with playing him in back to back games (since he played Monday). I’m pretty sure though he will start getting the majority of the starts now since its winding down in the season, in order for us to see if he is a fit for the backup role or if we need to go out and get someone else

Is it April 6 Yet?

by SCDP on Apr 1, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions

well

what do you have to lose? We are not making the playoffs and since we handled the goalie situation terribly this year you need to get him as much work as you can before the season ends.

born to destroy

by Lifewish on Apr 1, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions