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Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) tires to shoot against Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) as Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) tries to stop him during the second period of an NHL hockey game at American Airlines Center, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Dallas. (Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer)

Stars goalie Oettinger in his regular-season career is 5-3-1 against the Avalanche with a 3.05 GAA and a .914 save percentage. Dallas ranks 31st in the league in hits per game at 14.2. Colorado ranks 27th at 18.6.

The Colorado Avalanche (27-18-1) continue their homestand against the Dallas Stars (28-15-1) in the first of two straight matinee games. Puck drop is scheduled for 2:08 p.m. MT. READ MORE: Rantanen Extension Talks Could Pick Up Over 4 Nations Break Today’s matinee begins arguably the most important three-game stretch of the season thus far.

Cale Makar shook off a puck to the skate to score twice, Artturi Lehkonen had two goals and two assists to tie a career high for points, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 6-3 in Denver on Saturday.

The Stars would ultimately fall 6-3, with Casey DeSmith making 30 saves. Dallas will get a chance right away on Sunday to reset with the Detroit Red Wings coming to town.

Prediction for the NHL Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars match will occur on January 19. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News: Nick Kypreos mentioned last week that the Toronto Maple Leafs could be interested in someone like New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield if he were made available. Mayfield has six years left on his contract at a $3.5 million cap hit, and a full no-trade clause.

The Avs have stumbled of late, but they beat the Dallas Stars 6-3 Saturday. Here are three takeaways from Colorado's win.

Artturi Lehkonen had two goals and two assists, Cale Makar also scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 6-3.

The blockbuster deal between the Hurricanes and Avalanche on Friday creates intrigue about how the Golden Knights will handle the March 7 trade deadline.

Benn and his wife Jessica were married in July 2024 and now are expecting their first child, the couple announced on Instagram.