Stars 4 vs Red Wings 1

I’ve gone back and forth on whether I want to live blog this one.  I think I’m going with having this as an open thread during the game and leaving any writing for after the game.  If I’m not completely rung out emotionally.  So feel free to leave your comments below.  I’m sure I will be having a few things to say there as well. 

Wow.  That was the most complete game I’ve seen the Stars play since the 07-08 season.  That was pretty impressive.  Richards line was outstanding.  We finally started to see a little of the pre-suspension or post-Gary Roberts makeover Nealer come out.  Ribs line continued with the magic making they have had in the previous games.  And Kari Lehtonen?!?  What can I say.  The dude is good, really really good. 

The question of how would Mo be greeted was answered as I expected it to be, with a nice ovation during an early commercial break.  I knew Stars fans would be gracious.  As to Fistric’s hit on Franzen,  in replays it looked pretty clean to me but what do I know.  I can never figure those things out. 

I just read that Fabian Brunnstrom has cleared waivers and will be playing in Austin.  I hope it goes well for him and gets some solid playing time down there.  I feel like his situation has not been managed well from the get go.  I’m hoping for a fresh start for him. 

We will be attending tonight’s game against St Louis.  I’m hoping the Stars don’t let them get under their skin.  They have a tendency to let the Blues goonery get them off their game.  We are heading out early to meet up with the fabulous Sisters Ookie from Interchangeable Parts, our dear friend Patty (in Dallas) from Penalty Killing and the always enjoyable Caitlin from 1416 and Counting.  We are meeting for dinner before heading over to the AAC.  Can’t wait! 

So as always….

Go Stars!

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