Some games define seasons, and then some moments remind us why we love sports. Tuesday night’s showdown between the Vancouver Canucks and the Dallas Stars delivered the latter an impossible comeback that defied every historical precedent.<\/p>
Vancouver entered the third period staring at a 3-0 deficit, their season hanging by a thread. Any hopes of making the playoffs were already slim, and a regulation loss would all but seal their fate. The Stars, with their efficient play and strong defensive structure, looked poised to close the game out comfortably. But hockey is a sport where momentum shifts in the blink of an eye, and what followed in the final minute was nothing short of miraculous.<\/p>