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Colorado Avalanche Triumphs Over Dallas Stars: Key Players and Moments

The Colorado Avalanche secured a victory against the Dallas Stars, improving their season record to 28-18-1. The game ended with a score of 6-3 in favor of the Avalanche, showcasing their offensive strength and solid defense throughout the match. The Dallas Stars, despite a valiant effort, fell to a 28-16-1 record after this encounter.


Jan 18, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) and center Matt Duchene (95) in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Key Performances by Avalanche Players


Artturi Lehkonen and Jonathan Drouin were among the stars of the game for the Colorado Avalanche. Lehkonen's outstanding performance included scoring two goals and assisting on two others, contributing significantly to his team's victory. His shooting accuracy was remarkable, with a fifty percent success rate on his attempts towards goal. Drouin also made notable contributions with one goal and two assists, demonstrating his playmaking abilities alongside his scoring prowess.


Cale Makar's defensive skills were pivotal in securing the win for the Avalanche. Scoring twice from just two shots showed not only efficiency but also Makar's ability to capitalize on opportunities when they arose. His overall impact on both ends of the ice was evident as he maintained a positive plus-minus rating throughout his time on ice.


Jan 18, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (49) takes a shot in the second period against the Dallas Stars at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Casey Mittelstadt emerged as another key player for Colorado, contributing one goal and assisting on two others. His three-point night underscored his role in bolstering the team's offense during critical moments of the game.


Dallas Stars' Efforts


Despite falling short against a strong Avalanche side, several players from Dallas showcased commendable performances that kept them competitive throughout most of the match. Their goaltender faced an onslaught from Colorado’s aggressive offense but managed to save twenty-six out of twenty-nine shots directed at him.


Jan 18, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) celebrates his goal with left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) in the second period against the Dallas Stars at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The powerplay unit for Dallas capitalized twice during their four opportunities which reflected their efficiency in utilizing numerical advantages over their opponents even though it wasn't enough to secure them a win this time around.


Looking Ahead


The Colorado Avalanche are set to host Minnesota Wild at Ball Arena in Denver on January 20th at 3:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all live action broadcasted across various networks including ESPN+ for internet users and ALT channel for local television viewers among other options available within specific regions.


This upcoming game presents another opportunity for fans to support their team as they continue striving towards maintaining momentum built from recent victories such as this one against Dallas Stars.

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