Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars Prediction, Preview, and Odds
The offense has been great but the defense has carried the Avalanche, allowing only 2.73 goals per game with only nine goals in the last four games. Devon Toews and Josh Manson have combined for 6.7 defensive point shares and 137 blocked shots while Bowen Byram and Samuel Girard have combined for 3.5 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. Moreover, goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has been remarkable with a .921 save percentage and a 2.57 goals-against average on 1365 shots with 21.3 goals saved above average.
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This is going to be a great game between two of the best teams in the Western Conference. The Stars look to win on their home ice but the Avalanche, who have won seven of their last 10 games, should control this game from the first period. The Avalanche, who average 3.15 goals per game, should constantly find the back of the net with Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with great passes. The Avalanche, who allow only 2.73 goals per game, should limit the Stars' offense with Devon Toews, Josh Manson, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Alexandar Georgiev to make plenty of big saves. The Avalanche should win the game with a strong performance on the road.
Take the Avalanche money line as road Favorites.
Prediction: Avalanche (-110)
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Both teams have great defenses that look to step up and control this game from the opening puck drop. The Stars, who allow only 2.58 goals per game, should limit the Avalanche offense with Miro Heiskanen, Esa Lindell, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Jake Oettinger to make plenty of big saves. The Avalanche, who have allowed only nine goals in their last four games, should eliminate and potentially shut out the Stars with Devon Toews, Josh Manson, Bowen Byram, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in the neutral zone and defensive zone while goaltender Alexandar Georgiev blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game controlled by both defenses.
