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DALVSCOL8:45 PM ET
American Airlines Center
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WhenTue, Oct 13 · 8:45 PM ET
WhereAmerican Airlines Center
OpponentColorado Avalanche
Colorado AvalancheContextNHL
Game Summary
On October 13, 2026, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 at American Airlines Center. Necas scored twice, Nathan MacKinnon had two assists, Artturi Lehkonen also scored, and Mackenzie Blackwood made 24 saves.
Makar missed the game to be with his wife awaiting the birth of twins. Tyler Seguin scored and had an assist for Dallas, Roope Hintz also scored, and Jake Oettinger made 22 saves.
Lehkonen opened the scoring in the first, Seguin tied it on the power play, and Necas scored twice in the second, including on a 5-on-3. Hintz cut it to 3-2 early in the third.
Colorado improved to 4-2-0, and the teams meet again Wednesday in Denver. Blackwood bounced back after allowing six goals against Toronto on Saturday.
Tyler Seguin scored for the second straight game after a long injury recovery. Colorado dressed 17 skaters after Zachary L'Heureux was a late scratch, and Dallas missed Wyatt Johnston because of illness.
The game in 60 seconds
Stars 2, Avalanche 3 Next up: at Colorado Avalanche on October 14.
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Tyler Seguin · 1
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| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| DAL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Team stats
| COL | DAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Hits | 18 | 26 |
| Power Play Goals | 1 | 1 |
| Faceoffs Won | 20 | 36 |
| Penalty Minutes | 24 | 18 |
Leaders
- DAL · GoalsTyler Seguin · 1
- DAL · AssistsMiro Heiskanen · 2
- DAL · PointsTyler Seguin · 2
- COL · GoalsMartin Necas · 2
- COL · AssistsNathan MacKinnon · 2
- COL · PointsMartin Necas · 2
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