Stars observations: Joe Pavelski good, faceoffs bad in first game of 2023
New York TimesOn the list of losses this season, the Stars coming up short against the Kings 3-2 Tuesday evening will likely end up as one of the least concerning results. Good: Joe Pavelski’s pass If there was anybody who needed a reminder as to why the Stars signed Joe Pavelski for a fifth season in Dallas, a goal in the second period was a great display. As much as the individual skills and talents of Hintz, Robertson and Pavelski are a factor, it’s how much they’re in sync that helps elevate them to a different level — thinking the game becomes automatic when they have each other on the ice. For example, Colin Miller had a bad turnover and the Stars got caught in a bad change on the Kings’ first goal. As mentioned off the top, this may have been frustrating to watch but that’s in large part because this Stars team has been so good in third periods.
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