Kari Lehtonen found his game. Let’s hope he can keep it, because no one from, around, or in the Chicago area wants to see the St. Louis Blues move on from this series, especially not over Blackhawks alumni Patrick Sharp and Johnny Oduya.

The Stars found a way to finally beat the Blues – and nearly everybody knew it would be their offense. No one was expecting that Lehtonen would have this good of a game, and it was a save by him that led to the attack that scored the GWG.

Turnovers were a big momentum changer in the game. When the Blues scored the first goal, it came off a turnover and Tarasenko was left all alone. When the Stars tied the game at 1, the goal came off a turnover. There were only 10 between the two teams, but they came at crucial instances and times. A turnover is never good, but when it leads to a goal from the opposing team it’s hard not to feel crushed.

The Stars offense found itself again, having only scored an average of 2 goals per game before this. They only scored two goals in regulation, but being able to get a third past Elliot proved to be the key. If they can continue to do that, finding ways to get three past, the series could be had, even without a proven defense and Lehtonen not being lock down defensively.

The Stars have made it through one and a half series without the advantage that having a healthy Tyler Seguin provides. Cody Eakin is not a first line center, but he has stepped up in the absence of the Stars leader. The subtraction of Patrick Eaves hurts the depth of the Stars, but he will most likely be back for game 5. Having that sort of depth again will help the Stars play as a much better team.

Tyler Seguin is the question mark. Apparently his Achilles tendon has healed, which means another injury is now preventing his return. That’s a terrible problem for the Stars, because if they can get their one-two-three punch of Benn-Seguin-Sharp back, they’re going to be able to overpower the Blues, and the Blues haven’t had to face a truly dominant offensive line yet.

The Blues continue to outhit their opponents. We will see if trying to exhaust the opponent will work again, or if the Stars will figure out that possession matters more, and you don’t hit people when you have the puck.