Avalanche's Offense Stalls, Stars Close Gap

0:00For the NHL, it's March 19th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Colorado Avalanche suffered a tough two-to-one shootout loss to the rival Dallas stars, blowing an early lead and dropping a key point in the standings. Once dominant through the first few months, they've looked vulnerable since the Olympic break, especially on offense. Their attack, still the top in the lead for goals per game, with a star score leading the charge, has gone cold lately. They manage just one goal against the stars, and only three total over recent games, versus the Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins. You can see the urgency in their play, though. The team is skating hard and pushing relentlessly, as shown by Kale McCarr's 20th goal of the season on the power play. Players like Nathan McKinnon are filling the heat, too. Meanwhile, the stars have closed the gap in the Central Division. The Avalanche hold a slim two-point lead with 15 games left, while Dallas has 14. Colorado has dropped four of their last five, but the stars have won five of six.

1:04They face a packed schedule soon against the penguins, Jets twice, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Conucks, Chicago Blackhawks, and Washington Capitals, before April 1st. Time to spark that offense for a deep playoff push. This episode is supported by our sponsor, a pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Bill for Listening in Bed, S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM