Preview: Avalanche ditch 11 & 7 for key matchup with Dallas Stars
The Avalanche will call up a forward for this Central Division matchup!
One month from playoff hockey, Ball Arena in downtown Denver hosts a heavyweight matchup tonight that could preview a second-round playoff series. The NHL’s two winningest teams — the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche — add another entry into one of the league’s most intense rivalries. Where to watch ⬇️ pic.
twitter. com/8IjqxaJeZ3 — Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) March 18, 2026 Can Dallas keep rolling after winning 14 of their last 16 games in regulation? Or will a banged-up Avalanche squad finally solve their recent power-play struggles and depth issues?
Colorado Avalanche The Avs are still reeling from Sunday’s ugly 7-2 loss in Pittsburgh — their worst game of the season by a wide margin. Defensive breakdowns in front of the net and poor coverage in the slot were glaring problems. Expect tighter attention to detail tonight.
As Mile High Hockey Lab’s Jackie Kay pointed out yesterday, this team usually responds with a strong effort after a couple of days of criticism. They’ve done it before: Landeskog scored the night after being called an underachiever; MacFarland landed Nazem Kadri at the deadline. This group loves proving people wrong.