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Avalanche defeat Stars, as Brent Burns makes history
Scott Wedgewood made 17 saves and Martin Necas scored his 36th goal as Colorado moved within two points of clinching the Central Division.
- On Saturday, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Dallas Stars 2-0 at American Airlines Center, with Martin Necas scoring his 36th goal midway through the third period and Nathan MacKinnon adding an empty-netter.
- Scott Wedgewood made 17 saves for his third shutout, anchoring a defensive rebound after Colorado's sloppy 8-6 home defeat to Vancouver on Wednesday. The team committed to tighter play following that loss.
- Colorado defenseman Brent Burns became the second NHL player ever to play 1,000 consecutive games, a streak dating back to November 17, 2013. The 41-year-old received a standing ovation during the first television timeout.
- By winning in regulation, the Avalanche reduced their magic number for the Central Division and Western Conference top seed to two points. Colorado remains in contention for the Presidents' Trophy.
- Colorado can clinch the top seed with a victory Sunday night at Ball Arena against the St. Louis Blues. The team is on the verge of securing the Presidents' Trophy.
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NHL scores: Avalanche beat Stars 2-0 to extend their edge in the Central Division race
DALLAS (AP) — Martin Necas broke a scoreless tie midway through the third period, Nathan MacKinnon added an empty-netter and the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche took a big step toward home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs with a 2-0 victory over the…
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Avalanche beat Stars 2-0 to extend their edge in the Central Division race
DALLAS (AP) — Martin Necas broke a scoreless tie midway through the third period, Nathan MacKinnon added an empty-netter and the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche took a big step toward home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs with a 2-0 victory over the…
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The Cumberland Times-NewsColorado 2, Dallas 0
Colorado002—2Dallas000—0
·Kentucky, United States
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Leaning Left10Leaning Right2Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution53% Left
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- 53% of the sources lean Left
53% Left
L 53%
C 37%
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