The Colorado Avalanche’s perfect start to the playoffs was put to the test as they fell to the Dallas Stars in Game 2, 4-3. Despite holding a lead going into the third period, Dallas evened the score and eventually took the game winner in overtime.
Colorado got off to a strong start with Nathan MacKinnon scoring at 8:48 on a power play, but Dallas responded with a goal of their own from Tyler Seguin at 19:07. The game remained tied until Thomas Harley gave Dallas a one-goal lead, only for Jack Drury to even the score again off a Logan O’Connor feed.
The second period was marked by four power plays and multiple penalty calls against Colorado. However, O’Connor got his second goal of the game at 19:27 to put the Avalanche up 3-2 with just over one period left.
In the third period, the Avalanche failed to generate enough scoring chances, allowing Evgeni Dadonov to tie the score at 10:13. The game remained tied until overtime, where Dallas finally broke through on a Colin Blackwell goal at 17:46.
The loss is an opportunity for the Avalanche to reflect on their performance and learn from their mistakes. With a series split in hand, they’ll head back home for two games with newfound focus. The upcoming Game 3 at Ball Arena promises to be a must-watch, with many expecting something special to happen.
Source: https://www.milehighhockey.com/2025/4/22/24412593/recap-colorado-avalanche-blows-third-period-lead-falls-4-3-in-overtime-to-dallas-stars-in-game-2