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Colin Blackwell's OT Goal Lifts Stars Over Avalanche to Tie Series 1-1

The Dallas Stars avoided a 0-2 series deficit as Blackwell, a Game 1 scratch, delivered an overtime winner in Game 2.

Overview

  • Colin Blackwell, playing in only his second career playoff game, scored 17:46 into overtime to secure a 4-3 victory for the Dallas Stars in Game 2.
  • Blackwell, a healthy scratch in Game 1, capitalized on a loose puck to net the game-winner and level the series against the Colorado Avalanche.
  • Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger made 34 saves, while Avalanche netminder Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 35 shots in his second playoff appearance.
  • Nathan MacKinnon scored his third goal of the series and 51st career playoff goal for Colorado, continuing his strong postseason performance.
  • The series now shifts to Denver for Game 3 on Wednesday night, with Dallas riding momentum from their overtime victory.