Dallas blanks Sharks

So, what does a long layoff after a very intense game (Sharks) + a team who had three separate "team-only" meetings after a lackluster loss (Stars) = ??? A loss for the Sharks who never really got it together and a win for a much more inspired Dallas Stars team who were seeking redemption for their less-than-inspired play the night before. It was a painful game to watch for Sharks fans, though I saw a few glimpses of hope in the third. While the Sharks were obviously rested, I didn't see them taking advantage of that fact. Dallas outskated them to get their goals. And I sure didn't see many Sharks laying the hits down on the Stars except for McLaren and a very nice one by Marleau. The intensity just wasn't there and Dallas deserved that win.