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WTPU: Avalanche fall in shootout to Stars in playoff-style matchup

Mar 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) controls the puck in the second period against the Dallas Stars at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Colorado Avalanche lost 2-1 in a shootout to the Dallas Stars but walked away with a point. Scott Wedgewood made 17 saves while Jake Oettinger stopped 33 shots from the Avs.

A hard-fought battle in a playoff-style game, the Avalanche showed improvement on both its power play and penalty kill. Mile High Sports‘ Colleen Flynn breaks down why it was a significant matchup on the latest “Wake the Puck Up.”

 

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