Stars Beat Avalanche 4-3 in OT, Even Series 1-1

Colin Blackwell emerged as the unlikely hero for the Dallas Stars, scoring the game-winning goal in overtime to secure a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche and tie the first-round playoff series at one game apiece. The game featured multiple lead changes and strong performances from both teams, with Dallas overcoming an early deficit and tying the game in the third period before Blackwell's decisive goal. Key contributions for the Stars came from Tyler Seguin, Thomas Harley, and Evgenii Dadonov, while Nathan MacKinnon led the Avalanche with a power-play goal. The Stars' physical play and resilience were highlighted as factors in their comeback, breaking a postseason slump of consecutive Game 1 losses. The series now shifts to Denver for Game 3, with the possibility of Colorado's captain Gabriel Landeskog returning after a lengthy injury absence. Both teams will look to build on the momentum from a hard-fought and closely contested Game 2.