Tyler Myers Did the Quiet Work in Dallas’ Shootout Loss
Tyler Myers blocked five shots in 19:50 as Dallas supported Casey DeSmith with Miro Heiskanen absent, but the Stars still could not turn defensive labor into a second goal.
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Tyler Myers blocked five shots in 19:50 as Dallas supported Casey DeSmith with Miro Heiskanen absent, but the Stars still could not turn defensive labor into a second goal.
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