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The Colorado Avalanche return home for their first playoff game in Denver, with a chance to move ahead in the series. After letting their lead slip in the previous outing and falling in overtime (3:4), the team will be determined to respond. For the Dallas Stars, this is a key opportunity to swing the momentum, but their form on the road remains unconvincing. Following a frustrating finish to the regular season, the squad continues to underachieve.
Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche rank among the highest-scoring teams in the current playoffs, having found the net eight times in their opening two games. Offensive talisman Nathan MacKinnon has tallied four points (3 goals, 1 assist) over that stretch, while Logan O'Connor added one goal and three assists. Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood has also impressed, stopping 58 shots against the Dallas Stars. Despite the overtime loss in the last game, the Avalanche twice held the lead and largely controlled the flow of play. On home ice, they have suffered just two regulation defeats in their past 16 fixtures (10 wins, 4 draws). In addition, the Avalanche have prevailed in the last two head-to-head meetings with the Dallas Stars in Denver.
Dallas Stars
The Stars managed to pull level in the series despite their recent struggles, but ongoing tactical issues remain a concern. They have allowed eight goals across the two matchups, while Jake Oettinger has recorded an average save percentage of just 87.6%. In five meetings with the Colorado Avalanche this season, the Stars have committed at least three major defensive errors per game and have yet to win on the road. Historically, they have found it difficult to perform in high-altitude venues, losing three times and conceding three or more goals in six of their last nine away games.
Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars Prediction
The Colorado Avalanche are playing with cohesion and attacking purpose. They make the most of their individual talent and consistently pose a serious threat on home ice. The Dallas Stars continue to struggle with defensive discipline on the road and are conceding far too freely. The Avalanche are well positioned to take the lead in the series and are expected to score at least three times.
