One Dallas Goal Left No Margin Against Talbot
The Stars tightened their defensive work in Columbus, but a single goal left too little room against Cam Talbot and the Blue Jackets.
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The Stars tightened their defensive work in Columbus, but a single goal left too little room against Cam Talbot and the Blue Jackets.
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