The Dallas Stars successfully prevented a potential crisis.
Following their defeat in the opening game of the series on Saturday – their eighth consecutive series-opening loss – the Stars faced a significant threat of falling behind 2-0. This was compounded by the fact that these were home games against the Colorado Avalanche in their round one playoff matchup on Monday night.
However, Dallas rallied, scoring an equalizing goal in the third period to push the game into overtime. Colin Blackwell then delivered the decisive blow, scoring the winning goal in extra time, securing a 4-3 victory that was vital for the Stars.
It`s difficult to exaggerate the importance of this win for Dallas, especially considering their seven-game losing streak leading into the playoffs and their initial playoff loss. Prior to this game, the Stars` last win was against the Nashville Predators on April 3rd, a time when securing a win didn`t require the intense battle for every inch of ice that is characteristic of the playoffs.
