Avs bounce back from 3-0 deficit to defeat Stars 4-3 in overtime

The Dallas Stars are in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After exorcising their playoff demons in the first round against the defending Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights, the Stars faced Hart Trophy finalist Nathan MacKinnon and the 2022 Cup champion Colorado Avalanche. Moved to battle. No one said the playoffs were easy.

After Dallas played seven straight games against the Knights, with an obvious schedule and rest disadvantage in Game 1, the Avalanche dispatched the Winnipeg Jets in five games on April 30th. During this period, the Stars jumped out to take a 3-0 lead. But that didn't last long, as Colorado's two goals on the power play in the second period and a goal in the first minute of the third sent the game into overtime, with Miles Woods scoring the game-winning goal and being the hero. his backhand.

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Game story:

— 5 thoughts from Stars-Avalanche Game 1: Dallas can't contain Colorado star in OT loss

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Overtime, Dallas 3, Colorado 4:

After Alexander Georgiev hit a net-front one-timer from Jason Robertson, Miles Woods collected an outlet pass for a clean-away opportunity. His backhand shot beats Jake Oettinger and the Avalanche win Game 1.

Overtime (13:49 remaining): The Stars did a much better job of putting the puck in the net in overtime, but Alexander Georgiev was there to stop it every time. He has made five saves in overtime so far. There is a faceoff point to be thankful for in Dallas' resurgence. The Stars won five of six faceoffs in the extra frame.

Overtime (15:42 remaining): Georgiev made a big save on Tyler Seguin to keep the game going and then made a sliding save to prevent Joe Pavelski from shooting the puck into an open net.

Overtime (17:37 remaining): Now that play has been stopped due to an offside whistle, let's take a look at some important stats. The Avalanche outscored the Stars 43-17 and likely took advantage of the rest to gain a strength and speed advantage in Game 1.

End of 3rd period, Dallas 3, Colorado 3:

After giving up a huge lead in the first period, the Stars made changes up front but were unable to get ahead and the game went into overtime. Playoff overtime includes 20 minutes of 5-on-5 complete sudden death.

The Avalanche's power play made the difference in the final two frames, but after recording nine shots on goal in the first period, the Stars combined for seven in the second and third periods. It's worth noting that the Avalanche hit 17. Going into sudden death, Dallas will lack momentum and face a tough battle against the 2022 Cup champions.

3rd period (5:25 remaining): Josh Manson gets called for hooking Lupe Hintz, but Hintz also gets called for embellishment. Both teams play 4-on-4 for the next two minutes. Meanwhile, the Stars gained momentum after shuffling up front, recording two more shots on goal and gaining solid possession for a while.

3rd period (9:19 remaining): Mikko Rantanen nearly made it 4-3 when he hit the crossbar right after a faceoff. Dallas escaped possession unscathed after shuffling through the line.

3rd period (13:43 remaining): The Stars had more chances in the third, but after more than six minutes had only two shots on goal. Dallas has struggled to gain any zone since the first period, getting broken down at the blue line by the Colorado defense and making it nearly impossible for Alexander Georgiev to get meaningful shots.

Dallas 3, Colorado 3

3rd period (19:21 remaining): Just seconds into the third period, the Stars officially broke the 3-0 lead they had gained in the first period. Hart Trophy finalist Nathan MacKinnon scored Colorado's first non-power-play goal of the night, firing a rebound from Mikko Rantanen from close range and past Jake Oettinger. Cale Makar has a secondary assist and has contributed to all three of the Avalanche's goals thus far.

End of 2nd period, Dallas 3, Colorado 2:

The Stars were slow coming out of the locker room, managing only three shots on goal all period, but the Avalanche paid the price. Colorado made two successful power plays during the period to get within one point. Cale Makar, who won the Norris Trophy two seasons ago and was a finalist again this season, was the driving force behind the Avalanche's power play, assisting on the first goal and scoring the second.

2nd period (6:28 remaining): The Avalanche came back to life in the second period, outscoring the Stars 9-2 in scoring.

2nd period (8:34 remaining): The Stars had a power play, but only allowed one shot on goal before the penalty expired, allowing a short shot on goal.

Dallas 3, Colorado 2

2nd period (10:52 left): Cale Makar whiffed the puck at the blue line, setting up a shorthanded breakaway for Lupe Hintz, but he couldn't get the shot off. Makar recovered the puck, re-established the zone, and then passed Jake Oettinger from the blue line to pull the Avalanche within one point.

2nd period (12:23 remaining): The Avalanche return to the power play after Craig Smith is called for hooking Cale Makar. The Avalanche have won seven of their 17 games on the power play so far in the playoffs.

Dallas 3, Colorado 1

2nd period (14:29 remaining): The Stars went to a penalty shootout for the first time after Evgeni Dadonov was called for a slash, and just 13 seconds after the faceoff, Cale Makar beat Wyatt Johnston without a stick for a close-range shot. Valeri Nichushkin smashed in the rebound and scored her eighth goal of the playoffs. He leads all postseason skaters in goals scored.

2nd period (18:00 remaining): The Stars couldn't score on the power play, but they made a big push in the Avalanche's zone, giving them a 10-6 shots on goal advantage.

End of 1st period, Dallas 3, Colorado 0:

1st period (1:09 remaining): Mikko Rantanen returns to the box and this time slashes Radek Faksa. When Alexander Georgiev went down in front of the net, Jamie Benn tried to score, but Josh Manson flicked the puck out of the air just before it crossed the goal line. The Stars start the second period on a power play.

Dallas 3, Colorado 0

1st period (3:04 remaining): Jason Robertson helped Jamie Benn convert with a two-man advantage on a high-range shot that the captain chipped right in front of Avalanche goaltender Alexander Georgiev. .

1st period (4:04 remaining): A two-minute high stick penalty on Yakov Trenin gives Dallas a five-on-three advantage for about a minute and a half.

1st period (4:32 remaining): Mikko Rantanen was called for a trip and the Stars went on a power play with a chance to extend their already strong lead in the first period. The Stars converted 28.6% of his power plays this postseason.

Dallas, Colorado 2 0

1st period (9:05 remaining): Minutes later, Wyatt Johnston, the youngest remaining player in the playoffs, led Dallas to a 2-0 victory, continuing his star performance so far in the playoffs. This is his fifth postseason appearance.

Dallas 1, Colorado 0

1st period (12:34 remaining): Ryan Suter scored his first goal of the series on a wrister that spilled from the blue line.

Pre-match update:

Star's predicted lines (8:31 p.m.):

Robertson Hinz Stankoven

Dadonov-Duchenne-Séguin

ben johnston pavelski

faxa steel smith

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Harley Heiskanen

Lindel Tanev

Suter Lundqvist

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pre-game reading

— Stars Avalanche Prediction: Will Dallas carry the momentum from Game 7 into the series against Colorado?

— How the Stars plan to limit Hart Trophy finalist Nathan MacKinnon in the series vs. Colorado

— After a strong Game 7, the Stars head into the series with Colorado without a break.

— Stars Bandwagon Guide: Get the latest on Dallas' NHL team ahead of second-round series

— 5 things to know about the Stars-Avalanche series in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Read more of The Dallas Morning News' coverage of the Stars here.