The Dallas Stars take the road against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 4 of the NHL Playoffs First Round on Saturday, April 26, starting at 9:30 p.m. ET on TBS. The Stars hold a 2-1 lead in the series. The Avalanche have -189 odds on the moneyline against the Stars (+158).
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our pick for which squad will take home the victory in Saturday's NHL Playoffs First Round action.
Avalanche vs. Stars Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this matchup expects a final tally of Avalanche 4, Stars 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-189)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Stars (+1.5)
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Avalanche Splits and Trends
- The Avalanche are 9-6-15 in overtime matchups on their way to a 49-29-4 overall record.
- In the 23 games Colorado has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 13-7-3 record (good for 29 points).
- In the 15 games this season the Avalanche recorded only one goal, they went 1-11-3 (five points).
- Colorado has scored two goals in 14 games this season (5-7-2 record, 12 points).
- The Avalanche have scored at least three goals 53 times, and are 44-8-1 in those games (to register 89 points).
- In the 33 games when Colorado has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 23-8-2 to register 48 points.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 34-18-3 (71 points).
- The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 13-9-1 to register 27 points.
Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars have a 50-26-6 record this season and are 11-6-17 in contests that have required overtime.
- Dallas has earned 38 points (17-7-4) in its 28 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Stars scored just one goal in 10 games and they've earned two points (1-9-0) in those contests.
- When Dallas has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned 17 points (7-8-3 record).
- The Stars have scored three or more goals 56 times, earning 91 points from those matchups (44-9-3).
- Dallas has scored a lone power-play goal in 30 games this season and has recorded 45 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Dallas has posted a record of 22-13-1 (45 points).
- The Stars have been outshot by opponents in 45 games, going 28-12-5 to register 61 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Avalanche Rank | Avalanche AVG | Stars AVG | Stars Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 3.33 | Goals Scored | 3.35 | 3rd |
| 11th | 2.82 | Goals Allowed | 2.71 | 6th |
| 5th | 29.8 | Shots | 28.4 | 13th |
| 3rd | 25.9 | Shots Allowed | 29.0 | 23rd |
| 7th | 25.22% | Power Play % | 22.00% | 17th |
| 12th | 79.51% | Penalty Kill % | 82.02% | 4th |
Avalanche vs. Stars Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: TBS
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- Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
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