Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars: Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round Preview
The Colorado Avalanche are gearing up for a highly anticipated matchup against the Dallas Stars in Game One of the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The game, scheduled to be played at the American Airlines Center, will see the Avalanche/Nordiques take on the Stars in what promises to be an intense battle.
Historically, the Avalanche/Nordiques have performed strongly in the first game of playoff series, boasting an all-time record of 33-19. However, their away game record stands at 9-11. Game One is set to begin at 7:30 PM MT and will be nationally broadcasted on ESPN.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars –Series Schedule and Results
The series schedule against the Dallas Stars is as follows:
- May 7: Game One at Dallas, 7:30 PM MT / 9:30 PM CT (ESPN, SN, SN360, TVAS)
- May 9: Game Two at Dallas, 7:30 PM MT / 9:30 PM CT (TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, SN360, TVAS)
- May 11: Game Three vs. Dallas, 8:00 PM MT (TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, SN360, TVAS)
- May 13: Game Four vs. Dallas, TBD
- May 15: Game Five at Dallas, TBD*
- May 17: Game Six vs. Dallas, TBD*
- May 19: Game Seven at Dallas, TBD* (*If necessary)
In the regular season, the Avalanche had a strong showing against Dallas, winning three out of four games:
- Nov. 18 at Dallas: W, 6-3
- Jan. 4 at Dallas: W, 5-4 OT
- Feb. 27 vs. Dallas: W, 5-1
- April 7 vs. Dallas: L, 7-4
Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars –Round One Recognition
Five Colorado skaters are among the top 15 in postseason points across the league. Cale Makar, Mikko Rantanen, and Nathan MacKinnon are tied for fifth place, each with nine points (2g/7a). Artturi Lehkonen is tied for 11th with eight points (5g/3a), and Valeri Nichushkin is tied for 15th with seven point (7g/0a).
The Avalanche have scored at least five goals in each of their first five playoff games, joining only three other NHL teams to achieve this feat. They have total 28 goals in Round 1, the most in franchise history through the first five games of a playoff run.
Alexandar Georgiev has been stellar in goal, stopping 33 of Winnipeg’s 36 shots on net in Game 5, finishing the series with a 3.03 GAA and .900 SV%.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars –Playoff Prominence
Colorado and Dallas last faced off in Round Two of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the Avalanche losing in Game Seven. Colorado has a historical playoff record of 18 wins and 14 losses against the Stars.
MacKinnon, Rantanen, and Makar have been key scorers against Dallas in postseason play, ranking fourth, fifth, and seventh in franchise history. Together, they have accumulated 34 points (12g/22a) in these matchups.
The Avalanche have scored 99 goals over 32 games against the Stars, averaging 3.09 goals per game to their 2.8. Colorado’s penalty kill efficiency stands at 78.7% against Dallas/Minnesota, with an average of 0.91 power-play goals against per game.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars – First Round Knockout: Round 1 Results
The Avalanche beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
- April 21 at Winnipeg: L 7-6
- April 23 at Winnipeg: W 5-2
- April 26 vs. Winnipeg: W 6-2
- April 28 vs. Winnipeg: W 5-1
- April 30 at Winnipeg: W 6-3
Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars – In the End
Head Coach Jared Bednar emphasized the value of every experience in the playoffs, highlighting the team’s ability to learn and grow from both victories and defeats. Mikko Rantanen reflected on the team’s need to elevate their game in the upcoming rounds, recognizing the tougher challenges ahead and the importance of individual preparation and improvement.
The Colorado Avalanche are poised to continue their impressive playoff run, facing off against the Dallas Stars in what promises to be an exciting Second Round series.
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