Dallas Morning News
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January 9, 2006 - The Dallas Stars played home to the San Jose Sharks and lost in a wide open offensive game 6-4. The game was lost in the 2nd period, when the Sharks scored 3 unanswered goals.
Defensively, the Stars played a weak game, mostly due to sitting Wade Redden due to injury. As a result, the Sharks scored 2-7 on the powerplay. Wade Redden remains questionable for tomorrow night's game against the Panthers. "I'm not at 100%, but I hate not to play against the Panthers. It's always fun beating them."
On a positive note, newly acquired center Martin Straka had a very strong game, with 1 goal, 2 assists and a +3 night. Straka assisted on goals by Fredrik Modin and Vitaly Vishnevski.
To help replace Redden, the Stars called up defenseman Kurt Sauer, who played a solid 11 minutes but also registered 6 penalty minutes. "I was a bit nervous," said Sauer, "but it was great to get the call, and I hope to help in any way I can."
Coach Bryan Murray is expected to juggle lines somewhat for tomorrow's game, depending on whether Wade Redden will play or not.