Player grades: Edmonton Oilers battle hard but fall short in Game 2, settle for split in Dallas

For a while, things looked good for the Edmonton Oilers. They dominated play in the first period, outshooting Dallas Stars 16-4 including a 9-3 advantage in Grade A shots, but could only produce a 1-1 saw-off in the all-important goals category. From there the Stars gradually took over, controlling play in the middle frame and finally scoring the go-ahead goal on a deflection early in the third. From there it was check, check, check, a stick in every passing lane, a body (or two) in every shooting lane, and precious little open ice in which to skate with the puck. Read More