Dallas and Colorado face off in game 7 of the first round
- On Saturday night at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, the Stars secured a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in the deciding Game 7 of their NHL playoff first-round series.
- After falling behind 2-0 early in the third period, the Stars came back strong by scoring four consecutive goals to secure the win in a tightly contested 3-3 series.
- Mikko Rantanen energized the Stars’ rally with two goals in the third period and capped the victory by scoring into an empty net, while Jake Oettinger recorded 24 saves.
- Coach Pete DeBoer improved to 9-0 in Game 7s, and Dallas will face the winner of the upcoming Jets-Blues Game 7 in the Western Conference semifinals.
- The win advances Dallas to another deep playoff run and highlights the significance of Game 7 in bolstering legacies on both sides after a season-long rivalry.
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Dallas overcame Colorado after a tough fight
The Dallas Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 in Game 7 of the first round of the NHL playoffs to advance to the next round with a 4-3 win. Finnish Mikko Rantanen was the key man of the match, participating in all successful attacks by the hosts with three goals and an assist.


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