In a high-stakes Game 6, the Colorado Avalanche edged the Dallas Stars 7-4 to avoid elimination in the first round of the postseason. Nathan MacKinnon's crucial go-ahead goal, which deflected off Colin Blackwell, came at a pivotal moment. Valeri Nichushkin's two goals and contributions from other players helped secure the victory. Despite the Stars' four-goal second period led by Roope Hintz and Mikko Rantanen—who both set a record for playoff scoring—Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood's performance underscored the win, sending the series to a deciding Game 7 in Dallas.
The Colorado Avalanche staved off elimination with a 7-4 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 6, sending the playoff series to a decisive Game 7.
Nathan MacKinnon's go-ahead goal, credited after a deflection off Dallas' Colin Blackwell, proved pivotal as Colorado managed to avoid playoff elimination at home.
Stars' Roope Hintz and Mikko Rantanen made history by being the first teammates to each record four points in a single playoff period.
Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood's impressive 22 saves combined with an offensive surge helped Colorado keep their playoff hopes alive heading into Game 7.
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