Dallas Stars Defeat Avalanche 2-1, Lead Series 3-1

Tyler Seguin scored the overtime winner for the Dallas Stars in Game 3 against the Colorado Avalanche, marking his return from hip surgery and giving the Stars a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series. The Stars rallied after trailing for most of the game, with Jamie Benn tying the score in the third period before Seguin's decisive goal. The Stars' penalty kill proved crucial, surviving a late double-minor to Mason Marchment before Seguin sealed the victory. Seguin, who had missed much of the season due to injury, emphasized the collective effort and key defensive plays that led to the win. The game also marked the return of Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog, who played his first game since 2022 but could not prevent his team's loss. Dallas has now regained home-ice advantage with consecutive overtime victories.