Overview

• The Colorado Avalanche secured a commanding 5-1 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series, with Nathan MacKinnon contributing two goals and an assist.
• Dallas has now lost eight consecutive playoff series openers since 2022 and remains winless in Game 1s under coach Pete DeBoer, who is 0-7 in such games.
• Winnipeg Jets triumphed 5-3 against the St. Louis Blues in their series opener, with Kyle Connor scoring the game-winning goal and adding two assists.
• The Jets, who won the Presidents’ Trophy for the NHL’s best regular-season record, capitalized on strong performances from their top players, including Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck.
• Both series shift to Game 2 on Monday, with Colorado staying in Dallas and Winnipeg hosting St. Louis at Canada Life Centre.