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The Dallas Stars knocked out the Colorado Avalanche in last season’s Eastern Conference semi-finals (4:2), but this time around, the series has taken a turn completely contrary to their expectations. A heavy 1:5 defeat on home ice has left the squad with little hope of turning things around.
Dallas Stars
Injuries have been a decisive factor in the Stars’ current difficulties. Just before the series began, forward Jason Robertson was ruled out. He had tallied 80 points (35 goals and 45 assists) across 82 regular season appearances. Additional injury blows to defencemen Miro Heiskanen and Nils Lundkvist have further deepened the crisis, leaving the team with limited options. There had been high expectations for goaltender Jake Oettinger, but he has struggled so far, managing a save percentage of just 82.6%.
Colorado Avalanche
It remains unclear what issue had affected the Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon toward the end of the regular season, but he now seems to be operating at full capacity. In the previous game, he contributed 3 points (2 goals and 1 assist), proving influential both at even strength and on the power play. Goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood also stood out in his first playoff appearance, stopping 95.8% of the shots he faced.
Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction
In Game 1, the Colorado Avalanche completely outplayed the Dallas Stars, and it’s difficult to see the hosts mounting a response in such a short turnaround. With squad depth compromised and key players out of form, another win for the visitors appears to be on the cards.
