Stars giving new goalie Lehtonen plenty of playing time
The Dallas Stars have to skate a fine line with how they handle recently acquired goalie Kari Lehtonen.Lehtonen started his third consecutive game Saturday in a 5-4 win over Ottawa. Coach Marc Crawford said after the game that he will decide today whether Lehtonen or Marty Turco starts tonight against Phoenix.The Stars really want to see what they have in Lehtonen, who could be the team's No. 1 goalie next season. But giving him four straight starts, including back-to-back days, might be too much to ask of a goalie who's still not 100 percent after two off-season back surgeries.
Opinions
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Brophy: Stars align after Avery
Contrary to popular opinion the dismissal of Sean Avery in Dallas is not the only reason why the team has turned it around.
Team News
- Stars' win over Ottawa keeps slim playoff hopes flickering
- Dallas Stars have gotten a good look at Lehtonen but should give him a break
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Stars spoil Spezza's 3-goal effort for Sens
- Stats tell story: Stars' defenseman Mark Fistric a big plus
- Sens try to stop Texas-sized skid in Dallas
- Pesky Ott an asset on Dallas Star' top scoring line
- Stars' Ott meshes well with Richards, Eriksson
- Stars' playoff chances take another hit in 3-2 loss to Flyers
- Stars veteran Brenden Morrow can't let adversity affect his game
- Stars' Brenden Morrow gets job done despite two turmoil-filled seasons
Team Leaders
| Stat | Player | Amt |
| G | James Neal | 25 |
| A | Brad Richards | 58 |
| +/- | Mark Fistric | +19 |
| PPG | Brad Richards | 10 |
| W | Marty Turco | 20 |
| SV% | Marty Turco | .911 |
Schedule
| Recent Games | ||
| Sat. Mar 20 | Ottawa | W 5-4 |
| Thu. Mar 18 | Philadelphia | L 3-2 |
| Tue. Mar 16 | San Jose | W 8-2 |
| Upcoming Games | ||
| Sun. Mar 21 | Phoenix | 7:00 PM ET |
| Tue. Mar 23 | at Nashville | 8:00 PM ET |
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