The Dallas Stars successfully dodged a major setback in their series against the Colorado Avalanche.
After suffering a loss in the opening game, extending their series-opening losing streak to eight, the Stars were in a precarious position. Facing the Avalanche at home, the risk of falling behind 2-0 in the first-round series was very real.
However, Dallas demonstrated resilience. They fought back to tie the game in the third period, pushing it into overtime. There, Colin Blackwell stepped up, scoring the decisive goal and securing a 4-3 victory that was vital for the Stars.
It`s hard to exaggerate the significance of this win for Dallas. The team had concluded the regular season with a seven-game losing streak and then lost their first playoff game. This victory marked their first since April 3rd against the Nashville Predators, a time before the intense battles typical of a playoff series.
Tristan Blackwood