After earning a confidence boosting 8-2 win at home the Colorado Avalanche took their show on the road for a two-game trip. First up was a big Central Division showdown with the current division leading Dallas Stars. While an early three-goal deficit reminded of previous Saturday evening failures, this game would eventually turn around into a 6-3 Avalanche victory.
First Period:
The energy on the ice from the opening faceoff resembled the energy of a playoff game, with both teams playing a tight style of hockey, exchanging chances, and feeling each other out.