NHL Postseason: Stars Lead Avalanche 3-1 in Second Round Playoff Series

Tuesday, May 14th, 2024

In the NHL Playoffs' second round, the Dallas Stars, with a series advantage of 3-1, are set to compete against the Colorado Avalanche. The Stars previously secured a win over the Avalanche with a score of 5-1, thanks to Wyatt Johnston scoring twice.

The Stars' record stands at 52 wins, 21 losses, and 9 ties, compared to the Avalanche's record of 50 wins, 25 losses, and 7 ties. Dallas has managed to score 294 goals and concede 232, while Colorado has the highest goals scored in the league, with 302.

Players such as Wyatt Johnston, boasting 32 goals and 33 assists, and Miro Heiskanen, with 4 goals and 7 assists in their recent 10 games, are significant contributors for Dallas. For Colorado, Mikko Rantanen with 42 goals and 62 assists, and Valeri Nichushkin with 11 goals and 1 assist in their last 10 games, have been standout performers.

Comparing the last 10 games, Dallas has an average of 3 goals, 5.1 assists, and 5.6 penalty minutes per game, whereas Colorado averages 4.2 goals, 6.9 assists, and 8.3 penalty minutes per game.

Dallas will be playing without Jani Hakanpaa due to a lower body injury, and the Avalanche will be lacking the presence of Gabriel Landeskog (knee) and Logan O'Connor (hip) for the season's remainder.

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