The Colorado Avalanche, owners of the NHL’s best record and riding a three-game win streak, head to Dallas for a Central Division showdown against the streaking Stars, who aim to extend their franchise-record 10-game winning streak. Colorado’s high-octane offense (3.82 GPG, 1st) faces Dallas’ stingy defense (2.66 GAA, 7th), in a potential playoff preview between the division’s top two teams. This is the second of four meetings this season; Dallas won the opener 5-4 in a shootout on October 11, 2025. With injuries impacting both sides—particularly Dallas’ forward depth—expect Nathan MacKinnon’s playmaking to clash with Jason Robertson’s scoring in a high-stakes battle.
Venue Location
American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas. This 18,532-seat arena has been the Stars’ home since 2001, where Dallas is 18-7-3 this season, allowing 2.8 GPG defensively.
Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT). Broadcast on Victory+, ALT; stream via ESPN+.
Injury Report
Both teams are navigating forward injuries, with Dallas hit harder up front. Colorado could see returns but remains cautious with depth pieces.
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Injury/Details |
| Avalanche | Artturi Lehkonen | LW | Out | Upper Body (expected return Mar 10) |
| Avalanche | Logan O’Connor | RW | Out | Hip (expected return Mar 22) |
| Avalanche | Joel Kiviranta | LW | Out | Concussion (expected return Mar 8) |
| Stars | Roope Hintz | C | IR | Illness (expected return Mar 6) |
| Stars | Tyler Myers | D | Day-To-Day | Not Injury Related (expected return Mar 6) |
| Stars | Mikko Rantanen | RW | IR | Lower Body (expected return Mar 21) |
| Stars | Tyler Seguin | C | IR-LT | ACL (out for season) |
| Stars | Radek Faksa | C | IR | Upper Body (expected return Mar 14) |
Dallas’ absences weaken their top-six scoring, while Colorado’s depth forwards are sidelined but core intact.
Key Player Matchups
Colorado’s league-leading offense (3.82 GPG) tests Dallas’ solid goaltending (2.66 GAA), but the Stars’ 10-game streak features balanced contributions. Special teams loom large: Avalanche PP 15.4% (32nd) vs. Stars PK 80.6% (20th).
- Nathan MacKinnon (COL) vs. Jason Robertson (DAL): MacKinnon (41 G, 59 A, 100 PTS) on a six-game point streak (1 G, 8 A) drives Colorado; Robertson (34 G, 38 A, 72 PTS) leads Dallas’ attack in a battle of elite playmakers.
- Martin Necas (COL) vs. Wyatt Johnston (DAL): Necas (multi-point games recently) exploits transitions; Johnston (power-play threats) counters with secondary scoring.
- Mackenzie Blackwood (COL) vs. Jake Oettinger (DAL): Blackwood (likely starter, strong recent form) vs. Oettinger (2.67 GAA, .898 SV%), a goaltending duel that could decide a low-scoring affair.
- Valeri Nichushkin (COL) vs. Matt Duchene (DAL): Nichushkin’s physicality vs. Duchene’s speed; key for zone entries.
- Other Notes: Colorado leans on Cale Makar (defensive wizardry); Dallas’ Jamie Benn adds veteran grit amid injuries.
Recent Team Forms
Colorado is 6-4 in their last 10, on a three-game win streak with dominant scoring (5+ goals in wins). They beat Anaheim 5-1 on March 3.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Mar 3 | at Anaheim | W | 5-1 |
| Mar 1 | vs Seattle | W | 5-3 |
| Feb 27 | vs St. Louis | W | 4-2 |
| Feb 25 | at Winnipeg | L | 3-4 OT |
| Feb 23 | vs Utah | W | 5-2 |
| Feb 21 | vs Vegas | W SO | 4-3 |
| Feb 19 | at St. Louis | W | 4-1 |
| Feb 17 | at St. Louis | L | 2-3 |
| Feb 15 | vs Winnipeg | W OT | 4-3 |
| Feb 13 | at Seattle | L | 1-3 |
Dallas is 10-0 in their last 10, on a franchise-record streak with shutout potential (6-1 vs. Calgary on March 3).
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Mar 3 | vs Calgary | W | 6-1 |
| Mar 1 | at Nashville | W | 4-2 |
| Feb 28 | vs Seattle | W | 5-3 |
| Feb 26 | vs St. Louis | W | 4-1 |
| Feb 24 | vs St. Louis | W | 3-2 |
| Feb 22 | at Carolina | W SO | 3-2 |
| Feb 20 | vs Nashville | W | 5-1 |
| Feb 18 | at St. Louis | W | 4-2 |
| Feb 16 | vs Winnipeg | W OT | 3-2 |
| Feb 14 | at Utah | W | 5-0 |
Series History
Colorado holds a slight all-time edge: 78-58-24 in 163 regular-season games (including Quebec Nordiques era). Dallas is 6-6-3 vs. Colorado over the last five years. In playoffs, Dallas leads 5-2 in series (most recent: 2025 First Round, Dallas won 4-3). Dallas won this season’s opener 5-4 SO; Colorado is 2-8 in last 10 vs. Dallas but split recent road games.
Betting Trends
- ATS Trends: Avalanche 33-27 ATS (55%), 17-13 as road favorites. Stars 28-32-1 ATS (46.8%), but 4-1 ATS during streak.
- O/U Trends: Avalanche over in 30-30 (50%); Stars under in 33-28 (54%). Head-to-head under in 6 of last 10.
Game Odds
Colorado Avalanche – 122
Dallas Stars 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, March 5, 2026
