Colorado vs Dallas Prediction 12 May 2024

The score in this series does not reflect the reality. Colorado is much stronger, the only problem at the last line of defense - they let in too many unnecessary pucks. Dallas, it seems, has found a weak spot in the opponent's camp and deliberately pressures from the very first minutes of the matches.

Colorado repeatedly fails to withstand the starting pressure from the opponent. Six goals conceded in the first periods of both matches. The opponent's plan is obvious, but the "Avalanche" can't cope, and then they try to save the matches with heroic efforts. So far, it's been difficult; if the situation doesn't change, it will be even harder. Perhaps it's time to consider changing the main goaltender.

Dallas systematically outplays the opponent in the first periods, scoring many pucks, after which it shuts down and “dries out” the match. However, defensive lapses do not allow them to play comfortably by the score, conceding two pucks in the third periods of both matches. Perhaps it's worth changing the game plan, otherwise, they might not pull through the series.

Projected Lineups

Colorado: Georgiev – Toews, Makar – Nichushkin, MacKinnon, Rantanen

Dallas: Oettinger – Heiskanen, Harley – Robertson, Hintz, Pavelski

No new injuries as a result of the two matches in the series. Colorado will be without Drouin, Kiviranta, Landeskog, and O’Connor – all of whom have not played in this playoff. Dallas will be without Marchment and Hakanpaa. They were also absent in the first round series.

Goaltenders

Alexander Georgiev (89.3%, 2.99 GAA) is having weak matches and is not saving the team. He might be given another chance, but a change of the main goaltender cannot be ruled out.

Jake Oettinger (91.7%, 2.21 GAA) does not lose concentration and gives his team the necessary confidence. Watching his play is interesting; the goaltender is not prone to risk and is completely calm under pressure.

Editorial Prediction

The teams create many dangerous moments and play excellently in uneven lineups. The pressure starts from the first minutes and continues throughout the game. In our opinion, more than 6 pucks will be scored in this meeting. The teams have exceeded this mark in both matches of the series.

📊Nothing goes without statistics, and the upcoming meeting is no exception. Officially, the clubs have played 53 matches.

⚠Today's ice hosts were stronger (including extra time) in 30, guests – in 23.

🏒To choose the optimal total for the match, let's look at the numbers for goals:

• the Colorado Avalanche team struck the opponent's goal 178 times;

• the Dallas Stars club delighted the audience 161 times.