Five for Fighting

A good sign

Was reading about the Stars signing Brian Sutherby earlier today and I've got to say, I like it. Sutherby adds a nice grit element to this team, yet he's shown a few times that he can play with the skill group, too. He's been asked to do quite a bit in the Stars' injury trouble, but he's been up to it. So good for the Stars for sewing him up for a few more seasons.

-- Tracey Myers

Close, almost, nearly...

The Stars have had a flurry lately, starting with Mark Parrish's clanger off the crossbar. Then Brian Sutherby and James Neal put on a "let's try to beat Chris Mason" show that almost culminated in another goal. "Almost" is a popular word tonight when it comes to Stars' scoring chances.

Speaking of another "almost:" Jere Lehtinen's shot off the post on the 2 on 1. Sheesh! Lehtinen has played a fantastic game. But what else do you expect from him?

By the way, how fabulous has Steve Ott been tonight, kids?

-- Tracey Myers

See Barch score

We don't get to see Krys Barch score much at home (not at all this season, before this one). Fabian Brunnstrom does the crafty work through the slot once Brian Sutherby forced a turnover along the boards, and Barch cleaned up on Brunnstrom's shot for the 1-0 lead at 10:41.

Stars have been getting a few opportunities thanks to the Oilers' sloppy play. We'll see if it continues.

-- Tracey Myers