Dallas Stars Face Colorado Avalanche in High-Stakes NHL Playoff Series

After a tight victory over Vegas, the top-seeded Stars challenge the high-scoring Avalanche in a pivotal second-round match.

The Stars, coming off a Game 7 win against last year's champions, face a well-rested Avalanche team.
Colorado's Avalanche, known for their offensive prowess, scored 28 goals in the first round against Winnipeg.
Stars goalie Jake Oettinger shows promising stats with a 1.95 GAA, while Avalanche's Georgiev struggles with consistency.
Veteran players on both teams aim for their first Stanley Cup, adding personal stakes to the high-pressure series.
The series opener is set for Tuesday night at the American Airlines Center, marking the fifth season meeting between the two teams.