Nathan MacKinnon was instrumental in the Colorado Avalanche's 5-1 victory over the Dallas Stars in their Western Conference playoff opener. He scored a deflected goal in the second period and assisted on a bizarre goal by Artturi Lehkonen. Despite the Stars’ effort, this loss marked their eighth consecutive series defeat, highlighting their struggles in playoff openers. Devon Toews and MacKinnon later secured the victory with additional goals. The Stars have not won a series opener since 2022, further complicating their postseason prospects after a poor finish to the regular season.
Nathan MacKinnon played a crucial role in Colorado's playoff victory over Dallas, contributing to two strange goals and sealing the win with an empty-netter.
The Avalanche’s 5-1 win marked the Stars' eighth consecutive playoff series loss, highlighting their struggle to perform in crucial games.
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