I'm probably becoming a Stars fan a little late. In fact, I probably have missed the bus that came by years ago. But alas, I am beginning to like some Hockey. The Stars are 6-9-4 (6-13, adjusted) and will be facing a Philadelphia team that is 9-6-4 (9-10, adjusted). The Stars beat the Flyers last year (the last time the two met) 4-1 on December 1st, 2007. I would have to take a gander that will not be the case for this game. The Stars are missing a key player in Brenden Morrow, and without him, the team just isn't going to score as many goals... which they were already having a hard time doing in the first place. Add in the problem that the Stars goalie lets a lot go through, and that simply spells out a Dallas loss.Stars to Watch:
- Mike Ribeiro: 18 points (-4)
- Brad Richards: 15 points (-3)
- Mike Modano: 13 points (2)
- Loui Eriksson: 13 points (3)
- Marty Turco: 5-8-4 with a 3.49 GAA and a .872 SV%
To be honest, I don't like those numbers. They could be tons better, and should be... but it doesn't even spell out playoffs for me. If this was the NBA, I would be thinking "LOTTERY", but it isn't... so they're thinking great draft picks? Maybe a #1 if they stink it up really good the rest of the way?
Flyers to Watch:
- Simon Gagne: 25 points (11 goals)
- Mike Richards: 21 points
- Jeff Carter: 18 points (14 goals)
- Mike Knuble: 14 points
- Martin Biron: 7-5-2 with a 2.87 GAA and a .904 SV%
These are much better numbers than the Stars. They could take this lot to the playoffs... May not make a lot of noise there, but at least they would get some post-season ice time.
Forecast: Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out this one. Stars take a beating and drop it 5-1 to the Flyers.
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