Dallas Stars Win Overtime Thriller Against Colorado Avalanche
Colin Blackwell and Ilya Lyubushkin celebrate the winning goal during Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Game Recap
In a nail-biting contest on April 22, 2025, the Dallas Stars achieved a significant milestone by defeating the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in overtime during Game 2 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series at the American Airlines Center. This victory brings the series to a 1-1 tie.
Hero of the Night
Colin Blackwell became the unlikely hero, scoring just shy of 18 minutes into overtime. The sequence leading to his goal involved a shot that deflected off both a teammate and an opposing defenseman before Blackwell circled around to capitalize on the loose puck, securing the victory for his team.
Player Insights
Reflecting on his performance, Blackwell stated, “It’s been a long season, and not playing the first game… I always felt my game’s kinda built for the playoffs. I love rising to the occasion and playing in moments like this.”
Notable Performances
- Tyler Seguin: Scored a key goal and expressed the necessity of breaking a long losing streak, saying, “We did that tonight and have something great to build off of.”
- Thomas Harley: Scored one of the three goals for Dallas before the third period.
- Evgenii Dadonov: Added to the scoring tally for the Stars, contributing to their strong offensive display throughout the game.
Team Dynamics
The Stars, recovering from a challenging start to the playoffs, managed to avoid the prospect of two consecutive home losses in this round for the second consecutive year. They entered the postseason already facing struggles, having not won a single Game 1 since 2022.
Avalanche’s Performance
The Avalanche saw goal contributions from Nathan MacKinnon, who capitalized on a power play opportunity, along with Jack Drury and Logan O’Connor, highlighting their competitive spirit despite the loss. MacKinnon’s goal marked his third in the series.
Looking Ahead
The series will now shift to Denver for Game 3 on Wednesday. There is speculation surrounding the potential return of Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog, who has been sidelined for nearly three years due to a chronic knee issue. Landeskog was activated from injured reserve but did not participate in Game 2, despite being the first player to take the ice for warmups.
Conclusion
The overtime win not only boosts the Dallas Stars’ confidence but also sets the stage for an exciting continuation of the series, with both teams eager to seize control as they head back to Denver.