Avalanche vs Stars: The Colorado Avalanche lead the NHL Playoffs first-round series 1-0 and look to double their advantage against the Dallas Stars on Saturday. This matchup, Avalanche vs Stars, is one of the most exciting in the playoffs so far.
Avalanche Ride Momentum into Game 2
Colorado dominated Game 1 with a 5-1 win. Nathan MacKinnon scored twice and set the tone for his team. They’ve now beaten the Stars in their last matchup and want to keep that energy going.
Colorado has a 49-29-4 season record and are dangerous when converting on the power play, winning 23 of such games.
Avalanche vs Stars: Can the Stars Bounce Back?
Dallas finished the regular season strong at 50-26-6 and went 22-11-3 in games where their opponents were penalized more. But their recent form has been shaky—2 wins, 6 losses, and 2 draws in the last 10 games.
Wyatt Johnston remains a key player with four goals and two assists in that stretch.
Colorado’s Power Play Threat
The Avalanche’s 23-8-1 record when scoring on the power play shows how important special teams are. They average 3.2 goals per game in their last 10 while only allowing 2.6.
Nathan MacKinnon has been the star with 32 goals and 84 assists this season. Brock Nelson also stepped up with three goals and two assists recently.
Avalanche vs Stars: Injury Update
Good news—no injuries reported for either team heading into Game 2.
Final Prediction & Takeaway
With the Avalanche holding momentum, stronger stats, and home ice confidence, they look likely to extend their series lead. However, if the Stars can tighten their defense and make use of power plays, they could make a strong comeback.
Prediction: Avalanche 4 – Stars 2
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