Stars' Wyatt Johnston issues warning to Dallas ahead of playoffs
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Dallas Stars forward Wyatt Johnston spoke with the media after falling to the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. Among the topics he addressed was his team's offensive transition game.
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"You guys have played three of the most defensively stingy teams here on this little stretch, and your offense has kind of reflected that. What do you think they're doing to kind of shut down you guys, your offensive attack?" Johnston, 22, was asked after the game.
He responded, "I mean, I think they're three different teams that play somewhat similar, but also somewhat different. It's kind of what it's like in playoffs."
"You're not gonna go in and expect to win 5-4 every night. And I think we've been defending well. Probably gave up a little too much tonight [against Vegas], but yeah, I mean, I think just teams find ways to obviously, you know, take away rush."
Johnston believes the top teams in the NHL already have a strong understanding of what makes Dallas dangerous.
"And I think at this point of the year, you know, these top teams that we're playing, everyone has a pretty good understanding of what makes you successful and how to be successful, and so it's just kind of the way things go towards the end of the year, especially against some of the best teams in the league."
When asked if it adds pressure to him from an offensive standpoint, to the point where, when he does get those limited looks, he has to convert them, he said, "Yeah, I think, I mean, you definitely want to convert when you get a look."
"Kind of, yeah, come playoff time, you can't expect to get the same looks as you get game 1 to 4 in the year, and you just need to keep working. And I think, at the same time, not to get frustrated or try too hard. At the same time, I think you keep playing your game, keep working for it, and, obviously, try to help them get those looks."
The Stars host the New Jersey Devils at American Airlines Center on Tuesday, March 24 at 5 p.m. PT (8 p.m. ET). After that, they will begin a four-game road trip against the Islanders, the Penguins, the Flyers, and the Bruins.