The Dallas Stars will face the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL Playoffs Western Conference first round. The Avalanche hold a 2-1 lead over the Stars in their regular-season matchups, with their most recent meeting resulting in a 4-3 overtime victory for the Avalanche on March 16.
The Stars have a 50-26-6 overall record and a notable 22-11-3 record in games where their opponents commit more penalties. On the other hand, the Avalanche boast a 49-29-4 overall record and have scored a total of 273 goals this season, ranking sixth in the league.
Key players to watch include Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon for the Avalanche, and Tyler Seguin for the Stars. In their most recent 10 games, the Stars have a record of 3-5-2, while the Avalanche have posted a 5-4-1 record. Both teams are entering the playoffs without any listed injuries.
Sources: The Associated Press, Data Skrive, Sportradar.