The second encounter of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche will take place on April 22 at the American Airlines Center. The series score is 1-0 in favor of Colorado. Dallas vs. Colorado: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Dallas Stars
Peter DeBoer's team suffered a 1-5 defeat to Colorado in the previous home game of the series. The only goal for Dallas was scored by Roope Hintz on a power play. Notably, at the end of this season's regular championship, the club was among the most reliable in their conference, conceding 224 goals, while in terms of goals scored, Dallas was among the league leaders with 277 goals.
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Dallas has lost 4 of their last 5 home games in the league after three periods.
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The club has conceded at least four goals in regulation time in their last five NHL home games.
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At least six goals have been scored in 60 minutes in Dallas's last four league games.
Colorado Avalanche
In the first match of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the team secured a resounding 5-1 victory over Dallas. Nathan MacKinnon was the standout player for Colorado, scoring three times (2+1). Notably, this season, Colorado was among the top five most prolific teams, scoring a total of 277 goals.
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Colorado has not lost in 6 of their last 8 away games in the league after three periods (4 wins, 2 draws).
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The club has scored at least four goals in 60 minutes in their last five NHL away games.
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At least five goals have been scored in regulation time in Colorado's last four league games.
Dallas vs. Colorado: Match Prediction
Dallas is not in the best form and cannot break their losing streak: the club has lost their last five league games in regulation time. The hosts of the upcoming match are consistently conceding a large number of goals: the team has allowed at least five goals in their last four NHL games over 60 minutes. Additionally, Dallas's defense traditionally struggles in head-to-head encounters with Colorado, conceding at least three goals in their last four league meetings in regulation time.
After their first-round victory, Colorado will be focused solely on winning. The team has effectively addressed defensive errors, conceding no more than two goals in 4 of their last 5 NHL games over 60 minutes. Additionally, the visitors of the upcoming match have not forgotten about executing sharp attacks, scoring at least four goals in 5 of their last 7 league games in regulation time.
I believe Colorado will once again prove stronger than the struggling hosts of the upcoming match. My prediction: Colorado Avalanche with a handicap (0)
