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The Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche met in the second round of last season’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the Stars coming out on top 4-2 in the series. Once again, the Stars have home-ice advantage, although the Avalanche have shown far more convincing form heading into the post-season.
Dallas Stars
The Stars have struggled both in terms of results and overall performance. The absence of Miro Heiskanen (5+20) has left their blue line exposed. Neither Cody Ceci nor Matt Dumba are equipped to handle major minutes — even for a mid-tier team, let alone in the playoffs. Since the Four Nations Tournament, no team in the league has allowed more shots on goal (32.9) or expected goals against (3.51) than the Stars. Over their last 10 games, they have managed just three wins, conceding an average of 3.7 goals per game. A single addition such as Mikko Rantanen is not enough to stabilise a defence allowing this volume of chances.
Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche, in contrast, have found form at exactly the right time. Their front office made decisive moves at the trade deadline, bringing in Martin Necas, Brock Nelson, Charlie Coyle, and Jack Drury to strengthen the roster. As a result, the team closed out the regular season with a 12-5-2 record, averaging 3.35 goals per game. It’s also worth noting that the Avalanche have two players currently ranked in the top 10 for playoff production among active skaters: Nathan MacKinnon (1.3 points per game) and Cale Makar (1.11).
Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction
The Dallas Stars secured home-ice largely on the strength of their early-season form. Historically, they have often been overvalued — in last year’s playoffs, visiting teams won 46 out of 87 games (52.8%). In this matchup, the Colorado Avalanche hold a clear edge on the ice, offering a strong opportunity to back the better team in better form.
