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Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:54 am EDT

Meet the new, opportunistic Dallas Stars

By Joe Zedalis

Brenden Morrow

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The Dallas Stars also were surprisingly incapable of mounting any kind of consistent attack on San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov. They finished with 18 shots on goal. And that included overtime. And they still won wrote Dallas Morning News columnist Tim Cowlishaw.

Meet the new opportunistic Dallas Stars, who steal wins even when they may not fully deserve them. Brenden Morrow's second goal of the night just 4:39 into sudden death gave Dallas a 3-2 victory at HP Pavilion in Game 1.

"It's exciting to see him lead this team," goaltender Marty Turco said. "I've had a center seat for his career."

Source: Dallas Morning NewsNew Window

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  1. donicus
    1. Posted by donicus Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:46 pm EDT

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    UMMMMM, Brendon is not single. He's married to Guy Carbonneau's daughter, Ann Marie.
  2. William
    2. Posted by William Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:42 pm EDT

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    I haven't been this excited since the Stars last won a first round series. ;)
  3. creyzy8
    3. Posted by creyzy8 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:31 pm EDT

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    "Steal wins even when they may not fully deserve them" I haven't seen anything cotroversial as-far-as goal scoring is concerned with the Stars. Stick hits puck, puck finds the back of the net and no hand pass nor kick in was involved: lQQks clean to me. Every goal is an opportunity. No one should take away from what any team has accomplished. The Stars are looking pretty solid and are finally producing in the post season. Turco- Stay Solid, Morrow-keep pumping them in and everyone else, as OU coach Bob Stoops would say, "If it ain't broke, you're not looking hard enough" Keep it up Stars and find ways to produce.
  4. starbartzz
    4. Posted by starbartzz Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:39 pm EDT

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    Brenden Morrow is plaing the best right alongside Briere in the playoffs.
  5. shawnm
    5. Posted by shawnm Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:16 pm EDT

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    if Dallas can make it into the conference finals, as well as the deadwings(Redwings), I think Dallas will win in 6. confidence goes a long way in this game and right now the stars are the most confident team in the playoffs. Down with Detroit. GO DALLAS STARS!!!!!!!!! LOCK IT DOWN BABY!!!!!
  6. Jeremy S
    6. Posted by Jeremy S Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:18 pm EDT

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    Dallas fans, I'm sorry but you did steal a win. You did not dominate the game, you did take advantage of your opportunities, or got lucky, who knows. It could have gone either way in OT, but with SJ controlling much of the puck all game it should have been theirs. Sharks made them look like rag dolls on the boards sooner or later dallas will get run into the ground. Oh and do me a favor and tell Mrs Modano to quiet down, knowing turco's wife doesn't make her a hockey analyst
  7. Pure Evil
    7. Posted by Pure Evil Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:51 pm EDT

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    Sharks hit 2 posts last night. Turco won that game for the Stars. Stars are significantly softer than the Flames and you should see the difference in game 2 on Sunday. Dallas stole the game; they played well, but make no mistake the Sharks will solve Turco.
    Sharks in 5!
  8. sttr73
    8. Posted by sttr73 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:45 pm EDT

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    GO DALLAS! Is it just me or does yahoo favor the sharks? Hmmm, oh wait! Yahoo headquarters
    is based in Sunnyvale, CA...maybe that's it? STARS in 6!!!
  9. ComputerGuy
    9. Posted by ComputerGuy Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:28 pm EDT

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    ahhh, another opening round loss. Why do the Sharks make it so difficult... Some of the penalties called last night were suspect (on both sides)... Turco is going to be tough to beat if he keeps playing like this. I wonder if we should let Nabby get peppered with shots to keep him sharp, as the lack of shots against aren't really working in his favor. His save percentage is terrible... maybe he better look in the mirror to see if he is a man or a boy... If his save percentage was like Turco's we for sure would be heading to the Cup...
  10. Haratio
    10. Posted by Haratio Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:48 pm EDT

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    Stars were outplayed so badly in the game......this article is right, they didn't deserve the win, but pulled it off. Sad day
  11. Jared W
    11. Posted by Jared W Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:10 pm EDT

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    Who gives a Dead Wings butt how they won. It only matters that they did win! Sheesh. Stars won...GET OVER IT!!!
  12. ??????????
    12. Posted by ?????????? Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:58 pm EDT

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    dallas got lucky sharks are going to take them and move on detroit
  13. Fox
    13. Posted by Fox Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:24 pm EDT

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    Ah, Gil, that is the question, isn't it?
  14. corpszilla
    14. Posted by corpszilla Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:29 pm EDT

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    Willlmmmaaaa!!!!!!
  15. JamesH
    15. Posted by JamesH Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    Turco is on a mission,,,,,,(only took three miserable years) and as soon as Zubov is back, there will be someone BESIDES Turco to set up the offensive plays, then we will see who has puck control. I have never seen what Turco is able to accomplish with his skill in passing. As for Dallas stealing a game, not so much, they took the punch and came out on top and that is all that matters. Hitting the post is just as bad as missing the net completely. Stars in 5.
  16. Pure Evil
    16. Posted by Pure Evil Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:51 pm EDT

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    On the scoreboard hitting posts is as bad as missing the net; however the truth of the matter is that Turco was fooled. Also, a few pucks trickled through and there were 2 quick whistles when the Sharks were in frenzy around the net. Like I said Dallas played "well," but "well" will not win them another game. Look for a Sharks power surge and a complete beat down.
    Sharks in 5!
  17. JamesH
    17. Posted by JamesH Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    With three rookie defensemen, the shark post hitters coudn't beat turco enough to win the game, good luck trying to beat the Stars when they begin to get healthy. oh and by the way wAlliam it is spelled Modano. I do find your comments so fresh and original.
  18. Gil s
    18. Posted by Gil s Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:15 pm EDT

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    The Decission is still out But, the Judges swear to announce the winner of the intelligence contest between the Texan, the tractor, and the sheep who got away....Iv'e got money on the sheep.
  19. JamesH
    19. Posted by JamesH Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    wow looks like you only watched the first 15 minutes of fridays game. you lose one and suddenly the name calling. I am guessing after tonight, that's all you will have left. Good luck to you though, looks like your going to need it since the Stars have taken home ice away
  20. Pure Evil
    20. Posted by Pure Evil Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:51 pm EDT

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    Stars haven’t taken anything away. Face it Davey, the Stars did not beat the Sharks in any Facet of the game. Face offs? No! Shots? No! Hits? No! Chances? No! Fact is the Stars got some breaks and that is what it takes to win; however you Star fans act like the Stars played that well. I watched the whole game Daveyboy. You know what else I watched? Game 82, when Joe Thornton beat Ott's face in, when Shelly destroyed Ott and when Ott turtled up like a Modano when Clowe came after him several times. Modano, Ott and Ribeiro perfectly exemplify the Stars. Soft, weak players that cry.
    Sharks in 5!
  21. Jared W
    21. Posted by Jared W Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:10 pm EDT

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    WIlliam, you keep talking like that...Who won game 82? Let's see...STARS! Who won Game 1? Let's see....STARS!! Nobody in the end cares how they won, just who won. Winning every facet of the game except the score will get you nowhere...Duh!
  22. Davie Boy
    22. Posted by Davie Boy Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:37 pm EDT

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    Seems to me that you are talking about two games that the San Jose Stars won in YOUR building. Who cares about shots, faceoffs or fights, You dont win a cup by looking at stats, you win with clutch players. The fact that the Stars can steal a game while having "soft & weak" players speaks volumes more about the Sharks being choke artists than the Stars playing one incomplete game.
  23. lyle s
    23. Posted by lyle s Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:59 pm EDT

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    william k...sharks in 5?????? guess pigs do fly...good luck with that. not a fan of either team, so with that said, good luck to both teams. cheers!!!! my bet is more like the stars in 5 though..trying to be mathematically realistic.
  24. corpszilla
    24. Posted by corpszilla Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:29 pm EDT

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    lyle, like Switzerland, always neutral.
    Hows it been brother?

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