Avalanche Force Game 7 Against Stars, Leafs, Knights, Oilers Advance

In a dramatic night of NHL playoff action, the Colorado Avalanche staved off elimination by defeating the Dallas Stars 7-4, forcing a decisive Game 7. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, and Vegas Golden Knights all advanced to the second round following Game 6 victories over their respective opponents. Toronto overcame a late rally from the Ottawa Senators, with William Nylander and Max Pacioretty delivering crucial goals. The Oilers completed a comeback against the Los Angeles Kings, while the Golden Knights closed out the Minnesota Wild thanks to key performances by Adin Hill and Mark Stone. The second round matchups are now set: Toronto will face the Florida Panthers, and Vegas meets Edmonton, while the Avalanche and Stars will battle for the last Western Conference spot. These results set the stage for high-stakes showdowns as the Stanley Cup race intensifies.