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Avalanche Force Game 7 After Wild Game 6 Victory Over Stars

Nathan MacKinnon's deflected goal and Colorado's resilience set the stage for a decisive showdown in Dallas on Saturday.

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Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon celebrates his go-ahead goal in the third period against the Dallas Stars in Game 6 on Thursday at Ball Arena in Denver. The Avalanche won 7-4 to force Game 7 on Saturday in Dallas.
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Overview

  • Colorado Avalanche defeated the Dallas Stars 7-4 in Game 6 to tie the first-round playoff series 3-3.
  • Nathan MacKinnon was credited with the go-ahead goal after a deflection off Dallas player Colin Blackwell in the third period.
  • Valeri Nichushkin scored twice, including the tying goal, as the Avalanche overcame a four-goal second period from the Stars.
  • Roope Hintz and Mikko Rantanen made NHL history as the first teammates to record four points each in a single playoff period.
  • The series shifts to Dallas for Game 7 on Saturday, where Stars coach Pete DeBoer is undefeated in Game 7s, while Colorado seeks to end a six-game losing streak in such contests.