The Dallas Stars are currently on top of their game and this was clearly evident from the blitzkrieg of goals that they scored against the San Jose Sharks at the HP Pavilion last Sunday night. Brad Richards made a mockery of the San Jose Sharks defense as the offensive player had three assists and a goal in the NHL Western Conference semifinal, which they lead the Sharks by 2-0.

Star’s Modano said that his team played some brilliant hockey and stuck to their game plan right from the start of the match. He said that the team took advantage of whatever chances that came their way and was happy to see his team win the first two road games against the Sharks. The other goal scorers for the Stars were Michalek and Joe Pavelski and it would be cruel if the efforts of Marty Turco, who made 29 saves, are not mentioned.

The Dallas Stars came up with a tremendous fire power and vengeance to beat the Los Angeles Kings with a big margin of 7-2 and are now on course to play well in their final four games of the National Hockey League season. Loui Eriksson showed his class as he scored two times in the space of less than four minutes in a goal filled second period and this was when the game totally slipped from the hands of the Kings. The Stars avenged their earlier defeat to the Kings 4-2 in Dallas and in the course of the game came up with their 2nd win in ten games.

Marty Turco, the goalie of the Stars, was appreciative of his team mates fighting skills when the chips were down and wanted the players to perform similarly in the last four games as well. He said that the team was very happy to end the losing streak and will look to win the final four games that are lying ahead of them.

It was a busy Tuesday for the Dallas Star management as they went all out to acquire the Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brad Richards to play for them in a bid to reach the top of the Western Conference. The Dallas had to forgo their goalie Mike Smith, defensive center Halpern and specialist shootout player Jokinen, in order to bring in Richards ands Johan Holmqvist, he goalie into their team. Brad Richards was pretty much pleased with the Dallas for believing in him and he says that this opportunity will probably lead him to the playoffs and finally give him the opportunity to play in the Stanley Cup.

Les Jackson, the co- general manager of the Stars, feels that Richards can play a major role in the National Hockey League for the Dallas team and can help the team to get through their current troubles at the Western Conference. Les feels that Brad Richards is in the prime form of his career and has proved his abilities in the playoffs. Brett Hull, the co- manager of the Stars feels that Brad Richards is capable of playing with any combination of line mates and is a major addition to the Dallas Stars team.

After Kariya lit up the Stars for a third-period hat trick the last time the teams met, expect coach Dave Tippett to try to get Mike Modano’s line out against Kariya as much as possible. With Kariya a left wing and Halpern a right wing. The Blues rank last in the NHL in average shots on goal per game at 25.3. Dallas ranks fourth in fewest shots on goal against at 26.0.

The Dallas Stars have recently lost their defenseman, who was injured during one of the previous games but believes time with team will help in his return. Norstrom had to miss the 13^th consecutive game because of his injury – fractured orbital bone and a torn ligament around his eye. Doctors say that Norstrom could be ready for the game on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks.

Dallas Stars 3, New York Rangers 2: Morrow’s power-play goal early in the 3rd period lifted the visiting Dallas Stars over the New York Rangers on Sunday and stretched the Stars’ winning streak to 5 matches. Despite being outshot 41-18, Dallas used a sizzling power play in order to win the 1st of a 6-game road trip that will take the team to all 5 teams in the EC’s Atlantic Division.

Anaheim Ducks 3, Los Angeles Kings 2: Kunitz and Getzlaf scored 3rd-period goals as the Anaheim Ducks rallied for a win over Los Angeles.

Vancouver Canucks 2, Chicago Blackhawks 0: Morrison scored an early goal and Luongo made twenty-seven saves to lead Vancouver over the visiting Blackhawks.

Eric Lindros, the winner of the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s MVP in 1995, retired in his hometown of London, Ontario, yesterday, ending a career derailed by a series of concussions and other minor injuries. Eric Lindros, a 6-foot-4, 240-pound center, had 372 goals, 865 points and 1,398 penalty minutes in 760 games for the Rangers, Philadelphia, Toronto, and Dallas.

Modano broke Housley’s National Hockey League record for career points by an American-born player with 2 quick goals in the opening minutes of the Dallas Stars’ 3-1 victory against the Sharks yesterday night. Mike Modano’s 2 goals in the first 4:24 gave him 1,233 points in 1,253 regular-season games — 242 games fewer than Phil Housley played.

Modano had a terrible night as his Dallas Stars lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Chicago Blackhawks. Jason Williams scored his 2nd goal with only 20 seconds left and the Chicago Blackhawks snapped a 9-game losing streak in Dallas, beating the Dallas Stars 5-4 on yesterday night. The Stars scored 3 straight goals in the 3rd to erase a 3-1 deficit. Jason Williams tied the game before netting the winner to give the Blackhawks its first victory in Dallas in six years. He also beat Dallas with an overtime goal October 13.