Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche Rematch at Ball Arena Regular Season Game Preview
The Dallas Stars are set to face the Colorado Avalanche tonight at Ball Arena in Denver. This game marks their first meeting since the Stars eliminated the Avalanche from the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. A notable subplot involves Mikko Rantanen, who was instrumental in that playoff series, scoring a hat trick in Game 7.
Lineup Changes and Key Players
Head Coach Jared Bednar announced that Ilya Solovyov will make his debut with the Avalanche. Unfortunately, Sam Girard will be sidelined for several weeks due to an upper-body injury. The rest of the forward lines will remain the same. Zakhar Bardakov will be a healthy scratch, while Parker Kelly will center the fourth line. Young player Gavin Brindley will also get another opportunity to showcase his skills in the NHL.
Goalies and Milestones
In net for the Avalanche, Scott Wedgewood is expected to start following an excellent performance against the Utah Mammoth. The Stars will counter with Jake Oettinger in goal.
Another highlight of the night is Brent Burns reaching a significant milestone. He will play his 1,500th NHL game, becoming only the eighth defenseman to achieve this feat. Burns, who was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in 2003, has had a distinguished career spanning teams like the San Jose Sharks and Carolina Hurricanes. He has compiled 910 points with 261 goals and 649 assists across his 1,500 games.
Game Details
- Puck Drop: 7:08 PM MT
- Avalanche TV Broadcast: Altitude Sports Network
- Avalanche Radio Broadcast: Altitude Sports Radio, 92.5 FM
- Dallas TV Broadcast: Victory+
- Dallas Radio Broadcast: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM
As the teams prepare for this pivotal matchup, fans are eager to witness the unfolding storylines and celebrate significant milestones. This rematch promises to be an exciting chapter in the regular season.
