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Dallas Stars look to secure road win against Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 of Western Conference first-round series

The Dallas Stars will face the Colorado Avalanche on the road in the third game of their Western Conference first-round series. After tying the series at 1-1 with a 4-3 victory in overtime on Monday, the Stars will look to secure another win on the road. However, they will be missing Jason Robertson and Nils Lundkvist for this game. On the other hand, Colorado will be without Matthew Stienburg, and Ross Colton is listed as day-to-day. Colorado is currently the betting favorite with a line of -175. For more information and predictions on this matchup, be sure to read our in-depth analysis.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Stars +156 | Avalanche -175
• Spread: Stars +1.5 (-162) | Avalanche -1.5 (+139)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 64%.

Dallas vs Colorado Stats

Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars ended their eight-game losing streak with an overtime victory against Colorado, tying the series at 1-1. Collin Blackwell scored the game-winning goal in overtime, with goals also coming from Tyler Seguin, Thomas Harley, and Evgenii Dadonov. Dallas successfully held off Colorado's power play in the final minutes of regulation and the start of overtime. Goalie Jake Oettinger had an impressive performance, making 34 saves after a tough opening game. Tyler Seguin scored in just his third game back from a long absence due to hip surgery. Dallas took a total of 39 shots and won 45.6% of face-offs, while their defense made 19 blocks. The Stars have a balanced scoring attack in the postseason, with five players each scoring one goal, two players with two assists each, and three players with two points each. In terms of power rankings, Dallas is ranked 8th and is 6th in offense, averaging 3.36 goals per game, 7th in defense, allowing 2.76 goals per game, and has a season record of 51-27-6.

Colorado Avalanche Analysis

The Colorado Avalanche have had a strong season at home with a record of 26-12-3 at Ball Arena. Despite their strong performance, they were unable to convert on the power play in crucial moments, leading to a tough loss. Goalie McKenzie Blackwood put in a solid performance with 35 saves in just his second career postseason game. Nathan MacKinnon continues to impress with three goals in the first two games of the series, bringing his total playoff goals to 51. Jack Drury and Logan O'Connor also contributed to the scoring for the Avalanche. Additionally, captain Gabriel Landeskog is set to make his return after a lengthy absence due to a knee injury. Overall, the Avalanche have a power ranking of 17, ranking third in offense and eleventh in defense, with an overall record of 50-29-5. In their last three matchups against Dallas, the Avalanche went 2-0-1.

Colorado Avalanche Poised to Take Control with Victory at Home in Game 3

Colorado has demonstrated strong performance throughout this series, coming close to victory in the first two games on the road in Dallas. With a victory at home in Ball Arena on Wednesday, the Avalanche have the opportunity to take a 2-1 lead. Colorado boasts an impressive record of winning 26 out of 41 games on its home ice this season. The team has been propelled by exceptional goal-scoring from Mackenzie Blackwood, while Nathan MacKinnon remains a key player leading in scoring for the Avalanche. Colorado's recent success, winning 9 out of 13 games in April, indicates their strength in the playoffs. In contrast, Dallas has struggled, winning only one of their last nine games and 1-6 against Western Conference teams in their last seven games. The potential return of Gabriel Landeskog may provide an emotional lift, but even without him, the Avalanche are poised to secure a victory and take a 2-1 lead in the series.

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