Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars 8/31/20 - NHL Picks & Predictions

By: Jim |

Last Updated: 08/30/2020 at 11:04 PM ET

The Avalanche for all of their offensive power are now facing the potential elimination in the game here. The Avs ended up losing the last game they played in to the Dallas Stars by a 5-4 score. This loss put the Avalanche down to the Stars by a 3-1 record. Now, the one thing that the Avalanche have to do is figure out how to play defense as the Stars have been slaughtering them in the series.

Colorado is coming into the game here with a total of 37 shots in the last game. The Avalanche ended up getting 36 hits in the game. The Avalanche won 26 faceoffs, but when it comes to the power play the Avalanche ended up going 1-5.

Dallas has found the way to score on the Avalanche defense and has not been slowed down at all. The Stars are one team that has struggled quite a bit in the year playing offensively. Now, the Stars are one team that has the potential to win the series and eliminate one of the best teams in the playoffs right now.

The Dallas team is coming into the game here after getting a total of 29 shots in the last game. The Stars ended up getting a total of 47 hits in the last game. Dallas managed to get a total of 27 wins on the faceoffs. The Stars were able to do great in the power play with a 3-6 combination.

    In the game here the Avalanche have their backs against the wall. Now, the Avalanche are going to have to figure out how to play defense again and against the Stars offense which has found the sweet stroke and the lack of discipline for the Avalanche team it will be hard to bet against Dallas. Look for the Avs to spend too much time in the box again and that cost them the series. Final Score Prediction, Dallas Stars win 6-3.

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