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Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars: Preview, Predictions and Picks for May 3, 2025

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May 3, 2025 9:46 PM
On Saturday, May 3, 2025, the Colorado Avalanche will face off against the Dallas Stars at 8:00 PM at the American Airlines Center, with the series currently tied at 3-3 in the first-round playoff series. Both teams have demonstrated impressive skills, with the Avalanche finishing the regular season with a 49-29-4 record and the Stars ending with a 50-26-6 record, setting the stage for an intense Game 7 showdown.
Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars

Current Odds

COL
DAL
Over
6.5
+550
Under
6.5
-1100
COL
+1.5
+1850
DAL
-1.5
-10000
COL
ML
+3300
DAL
ML
-1111

Avalanche vs Stars statistics

Stat Avalanche Stars
Goals For per Game 3.33 3.35
Goals Against Average 2.82 2.71
Shots per Game 29.9 28.4
Shots Against per Game 25.9 29.0
Power Play Goals 58 55
Power Play Goals Against 42 41
Short Handed Goals 5 8
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 560 572
Power Play Percentage 24.8 22.0
Penalty Kill Percentage 79.8 82.0

Dallas Stars recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
5/1/25 @ Colorado Avalanche L 7-4
4/28/25 vs Colorado Avalanche W 6-2
4/26/25 @ Colorado Avalanche L 4-0
4/23/25 @ Colorado Avalanche W 2-1 OT
4/21/25 vs Colorado Avalanche W 4-3 OT

Colorado Avalanche recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
5/1/25 vs Dallas Stars W 7-4
4/28/25 @ Dallas Stars L 6-2
4/26/25 vs Dallas Stars W 4-0
4/23/25 vs Dallas Stars L 2-1 OT
4/21/25 @ Dallas Stars L 4-3 OT

Dallas Stars injuries

  • Miro Heiskanen (D): Injured Reserve
  • Jason Robertson (LW): Out
  • Nils Lundkvist (D): Injured Reserve

Colorado Avalanche injuries

  • Ross Colton (C): Out
  • Sean Behrens (D): Out
  • Tucker Poolman (D): Injured Reserve

Avalanche vs Stars game info

Type Info
Venue American Airlines Center
Location Dallas, TX
Puck drop Sat 8:00 PM
TV ABC

Avalanche vs Stars predictions

With Game 7 looming large at the American Airlines Center, the Colorado Avalanche will be leaning heavily on their star center, Nathan MacKinnon, to power them through this nail-biter. MacKinnon has been on fire this season, racking up 32 goals and an impressive 84 assists. Let's be honest; when it comes to clutch moments, he’s the guy you want. His ability to coordinate with teammates and lead them on the ice is unparalleled. If he maintains his current pace, there's a good chance we'll be seeing him making both critical passes and finding the back of the net himself as the Avalanche push forward. You never quite know who will step up, but with MacKinnon, it feels like you can almost count on magic.

Now, turning our attention to the Dallas Stars, they’ve got talent of their own, though they're grappling with Jason Robertson's absence due to injury. Robertson, who logged 35 goals this season, will be missed, but this is where the depth of the Stars comes into play. Matt Duchene is another key player to watch—he's proven his knack for setting up plays, with 52 assists to his name. In this high-stakes game, Duchene will likely have to shift gears and maybe even take on a more aggressive scoring role. The Stars have shown time and again that they're adaptable, but will that be enough to overcome Colorado's might without one of their top guns?

As for the big question—who takes Game 7—the odds seem to be tilting slightly in favor of the Colorado Avalanche. The odds-makers at -135 seem to echo that sentiment. Without Robertson, the Dallas Stars might face an uphill battle. Having home-ice advantage certainly bolsters their chances, and it would be foolish to rule out a dramatic, show-stopping performance from the likes of Duchene or any of their other talented players. Nevertheless, if I were to put my chips on the table, I'd wager that the Avalanche, riding the whirlwind that is MacKinnon, seem poised to close out this series. But hey, this is hockey—a sport known for its unpredictability. What do you think? Could the Stars pull a rabbit out of the hat in their own backyard?

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