Stars vs Avalanche Prediction & Odds - 4/28/2025

The Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars clash in a pivotal Game 5 at American Airlines Center on Monday with the first-round playoff series deadlocked at 2-2 after Colorado's dominant 4-0 shutout win in Game 4.

The Stars, who won 28 of 41 regular-season home games, look to reestablish control on home ice where they'll need to slow Colorado's relentless attack while finding ways to penetrate the Avalanche defense.

Dallas continues to miss leading goal-scorer Jason Robertson while Colorado received an emotional boost from captain Gabriel Landeskog who scored his first goal in nearly three years during Saturday's convincing victory.

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Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche preview

The Colorado Avalanche have roared back into this first-round Western Conference series, leveling things at 2-2 with a dominant 4-0 shutout in Game 4 where captain Gabriel Landeskog provided an emotional spark with his first goal in nearly three years.

With the series shifting back to Dallas for a crucial Game 5, the Stars will lean heavily on their impressive 28-13 home record from the regular season to regain momentum.

Jake Oettinger faces a significant challenge after being peppered with shots in Game 4, eventually giving way to Casey DeSmith after making 31 saves through two periods.

Colorado's speed created havoc for Dallas in the last matchup, with the Avalanche outshooting the Stars by a lopsided 48-23 margin and finally finding space for odd-man rushes that had been largely absent earlier in the series.

The Stars continue to miss leading goal-scorer Jason Robertson, though Tyler Seguin has stepped up with a team-high two playoff goals.

Monday's showdown at American Airlines Center will likely hinge on Dallas' ability to slow Colorado's relentless attack while finding ways to penetrate Mackenzie Blackwood's defense after the netminder recorded his first career playoff shutout.

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