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Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche Game 4 Preview: Avalanche Favored as Both Teams Deal with Key Injuries

The Dallas Stars will play Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. Dallas leads the series 2-1 after a 2-1 overtime victory in Game 3. Colorado won Game 1 but has lost the last two games. Both teams will be missing key players in the upcoming game. Colorado is the favorite to win, with the current line at -190. Hockey fans can find a detailed Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche prediction to help make informed decisions on NHL picks. Get ready to lace up and score big on the ice!

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Stars +167 | Avalanche -190
• Spread: Stars +1.5 (-155) | Avalanche -1.5 (+134)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 66%.

Dallas vs Colorado Stats

Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars started off the first-round best-of-7 series with a tough loss, but have since bounced back with strong performances. They have limited Colorado to an average of 2.00 goals per game in the last two games, while also capitalizing on their own opportunities by scoring an average of 3.00 goals per game. Tyler Seguin leads the team in goals with two, and Thomas Harley leads in assists and points. Goalie Jake Oettinger has been solid with a 2-1 record and impressive stats. Dallas is ranked 6th in offense, 7th in defense, and has a record of 52-27-6 this season, with a power ranking of 8.

Colorado Avalanche Analysis

The Colorado Avalanche started off the series strong with a four-goal victory on the road, but have since lost two consecutive games, including one on home ice. Falling behind 3-1 in the series could be detrimental. In Game 3, Colorado struggled on the power play, failing to score in six opportunities, while allowing Dallas to score once in three power play chances. Nathan MacKinnon leads Colorado in goals and points, with four points in total. Logan O'Connor leads in assists with three. Goalie MacKenzie Blackwood is 1-2 with a 2.07 goals against average and .923 save percentage. The Avalanche have a power ranking of 17 and are ranked #4 for offense and #11 for defense, with an overall record of 50-29-6. Dallas has a recent advantage with a 1-0-2 record in their last three matchups against Colorado.

Colorado Looks to Rebound at Home Against Struggling Dallas

Colorado will look to bounce back on home ice after losing the last two games in the series. Despite a recent overtime defeat at home, Colorado has been solid on both offense and defense. The team will need to improve its power play performance after going 0-for-6 in Game 3. Mackenzie Blackwood has been a standout player for Colorado with impressive statistics of a 2.03 goals against average and a .923 save percentage, allowing just seven goals in three games. On the other hand, Dallas has struggled recently, winning only two of their last 10 games and facing challenges against Western Conference teams. Dallas goalie Oettinger showed promise in the previous overtime victory but has had mixed performances in previous games.

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