Avalanche key player
Nazem Kadri needs to improve his scoring production and consistency for the top line to succeed against the Stars.
Division standings race
Winning both upcoming games against a divisional rival offers Colorado a major opportunity to create distance in the standings.
Matchup tactical challenges
Colorado faces a difficult defensive challenge against a Stars squad that excels at blocking shots and clogging the zone.
Goalie matchup
Solving the inconsistent yet high-performing goaltending of Dallas remains the primary obstacle for the Colorado offense.
Special teams struggles
Colorado must revitalize its stagnant power play while maintaining penalty kill discipline to gain an edge over the Stars.
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