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NHL Predictions: Game 7 Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

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Avalanche React to NHL’s Big Gabriel Landeskog Announcement

The Colorado Avalanche are locked in a heated Stanley Cup playoff battle with the Dallas Stars, and they’re just one win away from avenging their second-round playoff defeat to their Central Division rivals last postseason.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 2

Game 7 not a surprise for Avalanche, host Stars

It's been a back-and-forth series so far between the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche. That's sent the first-round matchup to the limit, with each team looking to advance in the Stanley Cup playoffs when they square off in Game 7 in Dallas on Saturday.

NHL News / House of Hockey / May 2

1100-Game NHL Veteran Reportedly Top Candidate to Become NHL Head Coach

Former NHL veteran and captain of the Avalanche, Adam Foote, is reported to be one of the frontrunners to get a job as head coach with an NHL franchise next season.

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

Avalanche Forward Gabriel Landeskog Named Bill Masterton Trophy Finalist

Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog has been named a finalist for the Bill Masterton Trophy, along with Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury and Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Monahan.

NHL News / Yardbarker

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

Forgotten NHL players from the 1980s

20 NHL players from the 1990s you probably forgot about

Nathan MacKinnon News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon makes ‘super lucky’ confession after game-winning goal

The Colorado Avalanche forced a Game 7 on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. For center Nathan MacKinnon, he was transparent about the game. “Super lucky,” MacKinnon said via ESPN.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 7-4 Game 6 Win Over the Stars

With their backs against the wall, the Colorado Avalanche faced a do-or-die situation on Thursday night. The Dallas Stars had easily handled them in Game 5 in Dallas, setting the stage for this Game 6 elimination game in Denver.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

Avalanche Score 3 Unanswered to Win Game 6 and Force a Game 7

After the Dallas Stars scored six goals against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5, taking a 3-2 series lead, the Avalanche knew they had to come out swinging to keep their season alive and force a Game 7.

Valeri Nichushkin News / House of Hockey / May 1

Valeri Nichushkin Shows Frustration At Practice As Colorado Avalanche Face Elimination

The Colorado Avalanche are facing elimination on Thursday night, and at practice, veteran forward Valeri Nichushkin hasn't hidden his frustration. Despite

Cale Makar News / Breakaway on SI / May 1

Cale Makar Must Step Up With Avalanche Facing Elimination

Colorado Avalanche star Cale Makar is the near-unanimous choice for the best defenseman in the league, and as the likely Norris Trophy winner this season, that won't change any time soon.

Cale Makar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1

Avalanche’s Cale Makar drops strong message before do-or-die Game 6

The Colorado Avalanche are up against the wall in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Avalanche need a win in Game 6 to keep their season alive. However, in order to beat the Dallas Stars, they need some of their key players to step up.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1

Norris Trophy breakdown: Will Cale Makar come out on top?

On Tuesday, the NHL named Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar and Zach Werenski as finalists for the Norris Trophy.

Stars-Avalanche has been a roller coaster ride that deserves seven games

Canucks president drops hint on where Mike Sullivan might coach next

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / April 30

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon finalist for Ted Lindsay Award

Colorado Avalanche standout Nathan MacKinnon is in contention to repeat as the recipient of the Ted Lindsay Award. MacKinnon was named a finalist for the award on Wednesday along with Avalanche teammate Cale Makar and Tampa Bay Lightning star forward Nikita Kucherov.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

Two Avalanche Players Named Ted Lindsay Finalists

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar and forward Nathan MacKinnon (along with Tampa Bay Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov) have been named finalists for the Ted Lindsay Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding player in the NHL.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 30

Kucherov, MacKinnon and Makar named finalists for 2025 Ted Lindsay Award

Three of the best players in the NHL are being recognized by their peers and could be taking home some hardware as a result. On Wednesday, the NHL announced that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov, along with Colorado Avalanche teammates Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, are the finalists for the 2025 Ted Lindsay Award.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30

Nikita Kucherov, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar named Ted Lindsay Award finalists

Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov and Avalanche superstars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar have been named the Ted Lindsay Award finalists for the 2024-25 season, the NHLPA announced today.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 29

Avalanche’s Cale Makar joins Quinn Hughes as Norris Trophy finalist

The Colorado Avalanche are facing elimination headed into Game 6 against the Dallas Stars. But before they play that game, they got great news about their regular season performance.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 29

After historic roster turnover, can Avalanche defy odds with deep playoff run?

DALLAS — Shortly after being acquired by the Colorado Avalanche, Charlie Coyle was at a team function when he went to introduce his wife to one of his new teammates.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29

Stars-Avalanche series has been a roller coaster ride

Stars-Avalanche has been a roller coaster ride that deserves seven games

The Dallas Stars are on the cusp of eliminating a Colorado Avalanche team that went all-in at the trade deadline, despite missing two of its best players in defensemen Miro Heiskanen and winger Jason Robertson.

Stars pull away, grab 3-2 series edge on Avalanche

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The 'NHL active game-winning goals leaders' quiz

Cale Makar News / Athlon Sports / April 29