Dallas Stars @ Colorado Avalanche

Preseason

3-1-0, 1-1-0 Away

Final

	1	2	3	T
Stars DAL	0	1	0	1
Avalanche COL	0	1	3	4

Colorado AvalancheAvalancheCOL

3-0-0, 2-0-0 Home

Ball Arena

7:00 PM, September 27, 2025Coverage: ESPN+

Denver, CO

Attendance: 15,389

Referees:
Cody Beach
Chris Lee

Linesmen:
Kyle Flemington
Joe Mahon

Team	W	L	OTL	PTS
Colorado	55	16	11	121
Dallas	50	20	12	112
Minnesota	46	24	12	104
Utah	43	33	6	92
St. Louis	37	33	12	86
Nashville	38	34	10	86
Winnipeg	35	35	12	82
Chicago	29	39	14	72

Lindy Ruff gets 2-year extension after Sabres' breakthrough season

The Buffalo Sabres have rewarded coach Lindy Ruff with a two-year contract extension after the 66-year old led Buffalo back to the NHL playoffs, ending a league-leading 14-year postseason appearance drought.

Emily Kaplan details Avs' 'big loss' with Cale Makar out for Game 1

Emily Kaplan joins "SportsCenter" to report on Cale Makar's absence for the Avalanche's Game 1 matchup against the Golden Knights.

Hurricanes' 11-day Stanley Cup playoffs layoff most since 1919

The Hurricanes, who swept their first two playoff series, will have gone 11 full days without a game prior to Game 1 vs. the Canadiens -- the longest layoff since 1919.

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Dallas Stars @ Colorado Avalanche

Game Information

2025-26 Central Division Standings

NHL News

Lindy Ruff gets 2-year extension after Sabres' breakthrough season

Emily Kaplan details Avs' 'big loss' with Cale Makar out for Game 1

Hurricanes' 11-day Stanley Cup playoffs layoff most since 1919