Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche: An All-Time Head-to-Head Rivalry

A Battle for Western Conference Supremacy

The Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche have been two of the most successful teams in the Western Conference over the past two decades. The two teams have met in the playoffs on four occasions, with the Avalanche holding a 3-1 advantage. Overall, the Avalanche hold a slight edge in the all-time head-to-head record, with a 46-38-11 mark.

Regular Season Matchups

The Stars and Avalanche have faced off 95 times in the regular season, with the Avalanche holding a 46-38-11 record. The two teams have split the season series in each of the past two seasons.

Playoff History

The Stars and Avalanche have met in the playoffs four times, with the Avalanche holding a 3-1 advantage. The Avalanche defeated the Stars in the first round of the 1999 playoffs, the second round of the 2000 playoffs, and the Western Conference Finals in 2022. The Stars' lone playoff victory over the Avalanche came in the second round of the 2008 playoffs.

Key Players

Some of the key players in the Stars-Avalanche rivalry include: * Joe Sakic (Avalanche) * Peter Forsberg (Avalanche) * Patrick Roy (Avalanche) * Mike Modano (Stars) * Brett Hull (Stars) * Ed Belfour (Stars)

Recent History

The Stars and Avalanche have been two of the most competitive teams in the Western Conference in recent years. The Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in 2022, while the Stars lost in the second round of the playoffs. The two teams are expected to be competitive again in the 2022-23 season.