Avalanche vs Stars: Central Division Race Heats Up

0:00For the NHL, it's March 17th, here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Colorado Avalanche have dominated the NHL most of the season, but the Dallas stars are closing the gap fast in the Central Division race. On January 1st, Colorado led by 10 points, but now Dallas trails by just 3 points despite playing one more game. Both teams made big moves at the trade deadline to boost their chances for the top seed, lately the Avalanche have hit some bumps, going 6 wins, 4 losses in their last 10 games, including a rough 7-2 loss to Pittsburgh. Superstar Nathan McKinnon blamed it on new line combinations and building chemistry with fresh faces like centers in the zine cadre and Nick Roy, plus. Defenseman Brett Kulak. Meanwhile, the stars are on fire with 8 wins, one loss and one tie in their past 10, and an incredible 14 wins, one loss and one tie. Since January 23rd, Dallas added when you're Michael Bunting and defenseman Tyler Myers.

1:04Avalanche fans might be nervous, but the team has cup-winning experience that Dallas lacks and deep playoff runs. McKinnon and Kale McCarr get the benefit of the doubt after last year's success, and the recent trades have deepened their roster without major. Disruption. Stats still favor Colorado as the league's top offensive team at 3.73 goals per game, and best defensively at 2.50. Goals against additions like cadre make them tougher overall, especially in the bottom 6. Expect the abs to turn it around soon and lock up first place, entering playoff strong. Avalanche fans, hang tight. Your team is stacked and ready to roar. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Layback. Press play. Let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.