Stars Edge Avalanche 3-2 in Shootout Thriller at Ball Arena

Final Whistle in Denver

The Dallas Stars secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Ball Arena. The win was decided in the shootout, with Roope Hintz scoring the decisive goal to send the visitors home with the points.

The contest ended with a final tally of three goals for Dallas and two for Colorado, capping off a tightly contested matchup in front of a crowd of 18,107 fans.

Period-by-Period Breakdown

The game started with a scoreless first period, as both goalies held their teams to zero points. Action picked up in the second period when Gabriel Landeskog opened the scoring for the home Avalanche. Landeskog’s tip-in goal, assisted by Nazem Kadri and Sam Malinski, gave Colorado a 1-0 lead.

The Stars responded quickly in the same period. Miro Heiskanen tied the game with a wrist shot goal, assisted by Mikko Rantanen and Thomas Harley, bringing the score to 1-1.

The third period saw both teams trade blows. Arttu Hyry gave Dallas a 2-1 lead with an unassisted backhand goal. However, Brock Nelson restored parity for the Avalanche.

Nelson’s wrist shot goal, assisted by Artturi Lehkonen and Nazem Kadri, sent the game to overtime with the score tied at 2-2. The overtime period ended without a goal, forcing the decision to be made in a shootout.

Shootout and Records

The shootout proved decisive for the Stars. Jason Robertson and Nazem Kadri both scored for their respective teams in the initial rounds, keeping the tie alive. Ultimately, Roope Hintz scored the winning goal for Dallas, securing the 3-2 final result.

Statistically, Nazem Kadri led the Avalanche with two assists, while Brock Nelson contributed one goal. For the Stars, Miro Heiskanen recorded one goal and one point, with Mikko Rantanen adding an assist. The victory improves the Dallas Stars’ record to 3-3-1, accumulating 7 points, while the Colorado Avalanche fall to 4-2-1 with 9 points.

Sources

ESPN