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Can Dallas Stars' Seguin and Oettinger Outperform Avalanche in Denver?

The Dallas Stars, with a record of 4-1, faced off against the Colorado Avalanche, standing at 1-4, in a game that ended with a score of 4-1 in favor of the Stars. The match took place at Ball Arena in Denver, showcasing both teams' efforts through three periods of play.


May 11, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Casey Mittelstadt (37) is hit by Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (27) in the first period in game three of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The Stars demonstrated their offensive and defensive capabilities throughout the game. Tyler Seguin and Jake Oettinger were particularly noteworthy for their contributions. Seguin, wearing jersey number 91 and playing forward, was recognized as one of the stars of the game for his exceptional performance on the ice. Goalie Jake Oettinger, with jersey number 29, also earned star recognition for his goaltending prowess that contributed significantly to the team's victory.


Dallas managed to secure their win by scoring once in each of the first two periods and twice in the third period. Their scoring was evenly distributed across these periods without relying on power plays or shorthanded opportunities to bolster their goal count. The team's shooting percentage stood at an impressive 17 percent from a total of 23 shots on goal.


May 11, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) and Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) battle for the puck in the third period in game three of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Defensively, Dallas was just as strong. They blocked a total of 24 shots from reaching their netminder and won exactly half of their faceoffs (27 out of 54), demonstrating competence both in open play and set-piece situations. Their penalty kill unit successfully neutralized all powerplay opportunities granted to Colorado.


On the other side, Colorado Avalanche managed only one goal despite taking more shots (29) than Dallas throughout the game. This lone goal came during even strength play in the second period but wasn't enough to challenge Dallas's lead effectively.


May 11, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) controls the puck ahead of Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) in the first period in game three of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The goaltending for both teams was formidable; however, it was Oettinger who stood out by saving an outstanding total of 28 shots out of 29 faced over sixty minutes - achieving a perfect save percentage when adjusted for empty-net goals which do not count against this statistic.


Looking ahead, fans can catch future action when Dallas Stars visit Colorado Avalanche again at Ball Arena on May 14th at approximately 7:30 PM Mountain Time (MT). This upcoming encounter promises excitement for fans who can watch it unfold live on ESPN or TVAS networks.

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