Avalanche and Stars Battle in Overtime Thriller

Game Tied 1-1 in Central Division Semifinals

The Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars are locked in a fierce battle in the Central Division Semifinals of the NHL Playoffs, with the series tied 1-1 after Game 2.

Stars Narrowly Avoid Blowout, Game 3 in Denver

In Game 2, the Stars narrowly avoided a blowout loss after going down 4-0 in the first two periods. The Avalanche launched a relentless attack, but the Stars managed to hold on for a 4-3 victory.

MacKinnon Scores Overtime Winner

Nathan MacKinnon delivered the game-winner in overtime for the Avalanche, giving his team a much-needed victory in Denver. MacKinnon is one of four Avalanche players with a goal and assist in the team's 5-1 win.

Series Shifts to Dallas for Game 3

The series now shifts to Dallas for Game 3, which will be played on Friday night. The Stars will look to build on their Game 2 momentum, while the Avalanche will aim to seize control of the series on the road.