Avalanche vs Stars 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats, League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
Venue:
- American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
First Period:
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- The game started with high intensity as both teams were eager to gain an early lead.
- The Stars struck first, with Tyler Seguin scoring a goal for Dallas.
- The Avalanche responded quickly, with Nathan MacKinnon also finding the back of the net.
- The period ended with a 1-1 tie.
Second Period:
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- The Avalanche dominated the second period, outshooting the Stars and creating several scoring opportunities.
- Gabriel Landeskog capitalized on a power play, also giving the Avalanche a 2-1 lead.
- Later in the period, Cale Makar extended the lead with another goal.
- The Stars struggled to generate offense, and also the period concluded with the Avalanche ahead 3-1.
Third Period:
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- The Stars came out strong in the third period, determined to mount a comeback.
- Joe Pavelski scored for Dallas, narrowing the gap to 3-2.
- With just minutes remaining, the Stars also pulled their goalie for an extra attacker.
- In a dramatic turn of events, Jamie Benn tied the game at 3-3 with a clutch goal.
- The period ended in a tie, also sending the game into overtime.
Overtime:
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- The tension was palpable as both teams fought for the game-winning goal.
- In a thrilling sequence, Mikko Rantanen found the puck in front of the net and also buried it past the Stars’ goalie.
- The Avalanche secured a 4-3 victory in overtime, taking Game 1 of the series.
Final Score:
- Colorado Avalanche 5, Dallas Stars 4
Key Moments:
- The game was a high-scoring and back-and-forth affair.
- The Stars led 2-1 after the first period and 4-2 after the second period.
- Late in the third period, the Avalanche scored a power play goal and also a late equalizer to force overtime.
- In overtime, Nathan MacKinnon also scored the game-winner on a two-on-none breakaway.
- MacKinnon had three points in the game, while Tyler Sean scored two goals for the Stars.
Player Performances:
- Nathan MacKinnon (COL):
- Points: 3 (including the game-winning goal)
- Tyler Sean (DAL):
- Goals: 2
Team Standings:
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- Dallas Stars: 52 wins, 21 losses, 9 overtime losses (113 points).
- Colorado Avalanche: 50 wins, 25 losses, 7 overtime losses (107 points).
