Two tough battles in Texas have led to an even first-round series between the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avlanche, as the two teams head to the Mile High City for Game 3 on Wednesday night.
After a rough loss to open the series, the Stars came out with a much stronger effort in Game 2 on Monday night. However, the Avalanche did not allow Dallas to get ahead, as the Stars needed a third-period goal from Evgenii Dadonov to force overtime.
That was when energy player Colin Blackwell came up with his second playoff overtime goal, scoring late in the first extra frame to give the Stars a much-needed 4-3 victory.
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Had the Stars lost both games on home ice, they would have been in dire straits, despite them not technically being elimiated yet. However, with a big win in Game 2, they hit the road with a renewed sesne of confidence, with their eight-game losing straek now a thing of the past.
However, the Avalanche get to play in front of their home fans, which can be a tough ask for a road team during the playoffs.
CENTRAL DIVISION PLAYOFFS
(2) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche (Series tied, 1-1)
When: Wednesday, April 23
Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
Where: Ball Arena (Denver, Colo.)
Channel: ESPN
