Dallas edges Colorado 3-2 in shootout after resilient battle

The Colorado Avalanche faced the Dallas Stars on October 14, 2026, losing 3-2 in a shootout. Colorado initially had two goals disallowed before Gabe Landeskog officially scored, giving the Avalanche a 1-0 lead. However, Dallas tied the game at 1-1 with a goal from Miro Heiskanen and later took a 2-1 lead via a short-handed goal from Arttu Hyry. Brock Nelson equalized for Colorado, sending the game into overtime, which ended without additional scoring. Roope Hintz clinched the win for Dallas in the shootout after both teams traded goals in the earlier rounds. Colorado takes three points from this back-to-back set but has concerns regarding its special teams performance as they prepare to host the Pittsburgh Penguins next.

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