Team: 2022-23 Dallas Stars

Initial Creation Date: Apr. 18, 2023

Published: Apr. 18, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

This is a classic playoff story. Physical team vs a skill team. DAL was clearly the better team last night, with dominant play for majority of the game in MIN's zone, however, they certainly got sucked into the physical aspect the first half. But unlike other skill teams, I feel like DAL has some options if they change the lines a bit. I think they need to do this if they want to get out of the series in one piece.

The goal of this third line is simple... hit everything that moves, and take the beating from Foligno and Reaves. These three are capable of it.

If Pavelski manages to come back, drop Seguin with Johnston, and Dellandrea back on the 4th line.

Also supply a mirror and a weight scale by Hakanpaa's locker to remind him he is 6 foot 5 and 220 pounds. He was somehow credited with 8 hits last night, but I don't think a single one of them were at all impactful

I always felt these lines would make more sense. Benn matches with Domi and Marchment and would be a massive PITA to deal with. Seguin's skill with Johnston would hopefully spark him up a bit.