Game 2: Detroit 2, Dallas 1 (Det 2-0)

Game 2 can be titled, "Better, but not enough". The Dallas Stars brought more effort, energy, and executed about as well as they could, but in the end, they now fully realize what they are up against. A Detroit team that is awesome is playing at a very high level. And while we all know the suggestion that a "Best of 7 series doesn't begin until the road team wins a game", the fact is simply this: If the Stars don't win Game 3 back in Dallas, not only will this series begin, but it will also end in the blink of an eye. more...