March 27th, 2012: Stars Lose in Calgary 5-4

The Pacific Division race could not be any closer then what it is. Every game from this point forward has a meaning by not only who gets into the playoffs, but who gets the number 3 seed. The Stars came into Calgary after beating the Flames on Saturday to try and beat them for the fourth straight time this year. Unfortunately, the Stars could not pull it out. This was an entertaining game to watch though with two teams that could form an interesting rivalry. In the end Calgary went on to win the game 5 to 4. While this game was going on, I was scoreboard watching Vancouver vs. Los Angeles and San Jose vs. Colorado. The Canucks shut out Los Angeles 1 to 0, and Roberto Luongo had an impressive 38 save night. The Sharks however breezed to a victory over the Avalanche 5 to 1. San Jose's victory last night put them in 1st place in the Pacific Division, and in the 3rd seed in the Western Conference with 88 points. Dallas holds the 7th seed having 87 points with Phoenix taking the 8th seed with 87 points as well. Los Angeles is the odd man right now with 86 points in 9th place. With only a hand full of games left in the regular season, these playoffs positions will more than likely change around at least a few more times. All the Pacific Division teams will have tonight off and will play tomorrow night. The games to pay attention tomorrow are Los Angeles at Calgary (8:30), San Jose at Anaheim (9:00), and of course Dallas at Edmonton (8:30). Dallas will then finish their Canadian road trip in Vancouver on Friday against the 2nd place Canucks. The race for the Pacific Division will be something to definitely keep up with!