Avalanche and Stars Trade Chances in a Chippy First Period as Colorado Strikes First in the Second

TRENDINGNLCS Game 3 updatesNFL updatesNFL hot seatsChampions League resultsHeisman WatchStory byStory byAvalanche and Stars Trade Chances in a Chippy First Period as Colorado Strikes First in the SecondRyan O’HaraThu, October 15, 2026 at 1:53 AM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesRecap: Blackwood and Necas propel Colorado’s 3-2 victory in DallasHow’s that for a bounce-back performance?SB NationNecas' Two Goals, Blackwood's 24 Saves Lift Avalanche Past Stars 3-2Martin Necas scored twice and Mackenzie Blackwood made 24 saves as the Colorado Avalanche held off a late Dallas Stars push to earn a hard-fought 3-2 victory in a physical, high-stakes showdown.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheStars Drop First Match Up Against ColoradoShorthanded lineups and bloodied stars defined a physical divisional battle as Roope Hintz’s first career fight couldn't spark Dallas past a clinical Colorado power-play performance.The Hockey News - Dallas StarsAdvertisementAdvertisementAvalanche Look to Secure Back-To-Back Win Against the StarsWith the first game taking place in Dallas, the Colorado Avalanche are heading home to face the Dallas Stars in the second leg of their home-and-home series. ThColorado Avalanche On SIPostgame: Avalanche Edge Stars as MacKinnon, Hintz Drop the GlovesEven though the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars didn’t meet in the 2026 postseason, there was no shortage of animosity, […]Colorado Hockey Now10 Takeaways: Avalanche Delivered A Third-Period Defensive Masterclass in DallasTraditionally, the second game of a back-to-back between two teams is often the nastiest. By then, rivalries have been renewed, […]Colorado Hockey NowOpen Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars (6:30 p.m. MT)It’s Colorado Avalanche game day again!SB NationPreview: Avs and Stars prepare for their first showdown of the 2026-27 seasonAvs and Stars featured on ESPN’s Frozen Frenzy!SB NationPreview: The Avalanche and Stars have a rematch at Ball ArenaThe Avalanche and Stars in deja vu game two!SB NationColorado Avalanche Prepare For The Dallas Stars Without Cale MakarThe Colorado Avalanche are set to open a back-to-back series against their biggest divisional rivals, the Dallas Stars. The first game will be in Dallas, whileColorado Avalanche On SIGame Preview: Avalanche Face Early Test Against Stars as Goaltending Takes Center StageThe Avalanche look to bounce back against the Stars as Mackenzie Blackwood faces a tough test and Colorado's defensive struggles come under the spotlight.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheAvalanche Game 6 at Dallas Stars: Home and Home Begins Without Makar, Lines, Notes & How To WatchThe Colorado Avalanche (3-2-0) open a home-and-home back-to-back series on the road against arguably their biggest Central Division rival, the […]Colorado Hockey NowAvalanche Game 7 vs Dallas Stars: The Rematch, Lines, Notes & How To WatchThe Colorado Avalanche (4-2-0) close out a home-and-home back-to-back series at Ball Arena against their Central Division rival, the Dallas […]Colorado Hockey NowLine Combinations: Stars at AvalancheDallas seeks redemption in a high-stakes rematch as Tyler Seguin stays hot and the Stars shuffle their lineup to break a deadlock against the shorthanded Avalanche.The Hockey News - Dallas StarsAvalanche vs Stars Prediction, Picks, NHL Odds for Tuesday, October 13Avalanche vs Stars prediction, including picks and NHL odds for Tuesday, October 13.Action NetworkAvalanche Get the Mackenzie Blackwood Response They Desperately NeededAfter a few difficult outings, there was plenty of criticism surrounding Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood. He responded.Colorado Avalanche On SIStars vs Avalanche Prediction, Picks, Odds (October 14)Stars vs Avalanche prediction, including picks and NHL odds for Wednesday, October 14.Action NetworkDeen’s Daily: MacKinnon Fights Again; Avs Best Stars; Successful Frozen FrenzyThe Colorado Avalanche beat their biggest rivals last night in Dallas and the two teams meet again in Denver later […]Colorado Hockey NowLine Combinations: Stars vs AvalancheDallas seeks a crucial home victory against rival Colorado. With Cale Makar sidelined and Jason Robertson heating up, see how the Stars stack their lines for this heavyweight clash.The Hockey News - Dallas StarsCale Makar Out Tuesday Against Dallas Stars as Wife Goes Into LaborThe Colorado Avalanche will open their home-and-home back-to-back series against their Central Division rival Dallas Stars without their superstar defenseman. […]Colorado Hockey Now