In a pivotal game for the Central Division title, the Dallas Stars emerged victorious over the Colorado Avalanche with a final score of 7-4. The game was marked by significant moments, including Roope Hintz scoring a goal after Joe Pavelski entered the zone and sent the puck to the front of the net, which Hintz directed into the net, making it 3-2 Stars at that moment. This game was crucial for the Avalanche's chances at claiming the Central Division title, which fell drastically following the loss. The Stars' performance highlighted some defensive vulnerabilities in the Avalanche team, with an emphasis on the need for defensive improvements. Post-game, it was remarked, "We did some dumb stuff today. ... We just weren't good enough defensively." The game was described as a significant test for the Stars, which they passed by outplaying the Avalanche.
Right at the end of the power play, Luukkonen with a great save on Pavelski in front.
Pavelski tips another one, but Luukkonen snares that one
Pavelski tips in Tanev shot. It is 3-2 Stars in Dallas. That was an amazing redirect.
Tossed it back like it was nothing! @dallasstars | #TexasHockey | @BallySports 📺 https://t.co/d5m1Q41Lpx
🚨ICYMI 🚨 In a battle for the Central Division, the Dallas Stars outplayed the #Avs and showed some holes in their defense that need to be fixed, Read about it here! #GoAvsGo #NHL #HockeyTwitter @TheRinkOfficial @TheRinkColorado https://t.co/dgGROOn9Yt
Heika’s Take: Stars answer bell in significant test, knock off Avalanche https://t.co/ZzPXkM6DMO
In a battle for the Central Division, the Dallas Stars outplayed the #Avs and showed some holes in their defense that need to be fixed, Read about it here! #GoAvsGo #NHL #HockeyTwitter @TheRinkOfficial @TheRinkColorado https://t.co/aTDoNqtXsb
NEW @MileHighSports The Avs' chances at claiming the Central Division title fell drastically following Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Stars. "We did some dumb stuff today. ... We just weren't good enough defensively." https://t.co/UyPXKKVFBx
Hintz gains the lead for the Stars #Avs #GoAvsGo @TheRinkColorado https://t.co/SCUsR2TZbA
#Avs got clear after clear to the start the PK, killed off the first minute with ease. Then Joe Pavelski entered the zone, sent it to the front of the net and Roope Hintz was there to direct it into the net in a span of about two seconds. 3-2 Stars