Series Talk: WCSF: Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche | Stars lead 3-2

[forsbergavs32]

I don't agree with this narrative though. Georgiev definitely stepped up his play but I don't think he was the better goalie. If the goalies were switched Georgiev would have been pulled most games and Helle probably pitches a SO or 2 for the Avs. The ice was heavily tilted, the Avs haven't been outplayed yet these playoffs.

While I agree the Avs stepped up offensively and defensively, Georgiev deserves some credit. He made good saves as well in games 2-5.

 

[Freaky Styley]

But Dallas is a depth team, not a high end team like Colorado. Besides, this isn't the NBA, where the better high end team matters more. Don't get me wrong, the Avs high end talent is enough to win this series, but so is the Stars depth.

I think the Avs depth is still getting underrated though. Basically the Avs top line has the advantage against anyone and I think the other lines are a wash. The Mittlestadt line was actually Colorado's best so far, Plus Drouin is coming back. All 4 can hang with anyone. The Colton line will be the big X factor and probably the one Dallas has the best chance of taking advantage of

While I agree the Avs stepped up offensively and defensively, Georgiev deserves some credit. He made good saves as well in games 2-5.

For sure, Georgieve stepped up and played some of his best hockey all year. Let's hope he carries that mojo forward. I just don't agree that he outplayed Hellebuyck - at worst they were even

 

[Turbonium]

They beat Colorado 7-4 post TDL (with updated roster)
I think they have a chance at least

It's true, and the Jets beat the Avs 7-0 post TDL (with updated roster) which is why they did so well against them in round 1.

 

[FriarChill]

Man, i am looking forward to that series. We'll witness some amazing hockey

 

[FMichael]

Gonna go with Dallas in 7

 

[AvsFan29]

Avs in 5. Lock the thread

 

[Beer King]

This will be a good one. Rooting for Stars

 

[Spirits]

Avs got dumped in the first round by a Pacific team just last year, so you must be still exhausted by that result.

And the Oilers get stomped by any team with talent in the playoffs. You just don't see any until the 3rd round where your team hasn't won a game. 4-0 kiddo.

 

[serp]

Thank god series starts in Dallas. With the quick turnaround Stars having to travel to Denver tomorow to play game 1 on Tuesday would've been killer. Without travel i think the quick turnaround might even be a bit of an advantage since the team is still in the groove after game 7. We'll see.

 

[Spirits]

Battle of “We owned the Oilers asses in the 1990s to 2020s” teams

For sure.

 

[North Cole]

Series will be decided in net. Oetts either slows them down enough for his team to exploit Geo or the avs run him over like they did Helle and move on.

 

[Elbombatzo]

I like the stars and most of their fans here on hf. Nevertheless, I hope for a good series and that I don't have to listen to the stupid Dallas goal song too often.

#goavsgo

 

[Sombastate]

Rooting for the Stars as I have Stars v Panthers in the finals. But Hintz is gonna have to do more to make that a reality.

Also, that third pairing is abysmal. Reminds me of the Flyers third pairing in 2010. Can only ride that out so long

 

[McSuper]

Is Colorado as good as Vegas?

Better at somethings and not as good at others, As an Oiler fan I been thinking for months that the Avs are the team to beat in the west. I think Dallas could get to them if they hit the Avs offensive stars hard and often

 

[Grigowski]

But Dallas is a depth team, not a high end team like Colorado.

Colorados Depth is fine and did very well against the Jets. As long as they can provide solide plays in this one, the "high end players", hopefully, can do their part.

As long as Georgiev can hold the fort and gives us some "high end saves". He will get much more tested against the Stars. Thats a sure thing to say.

Gonna be a damn good series.

 

[VikingAv]

I think the Avs depth is still getting underrated though. Basically the Avs top line has the advantage against anyone and I think the other lines are a wash. The Mittlestadt line was actually Colorado's best so far, Plus Landy is coming back. All 4 can hang with anyone. The Colton line will be the big X factor and probably the one Dallas has the best chance of taking advantage of


For sure, Georgieve stepped up and played some of his best hockey all year. Let's hope he carries that mojo forward. I just don't agree that he outplayed Hellebuyck - at worst they were even

Fixed it for you.
Although I expect him to be on the 4th line 5-on-5. That's a hell of a lot of game rust he's got now.

 

[Klockis]

Rooting for the Stars as I have Stars v Panthers in the finals. But Hintz is gonna have to do more to make that a reality.

Also, that third pairing is abysmal. Reminds me of the Flyers third pairing in 2010. Can only ride that out so long

Even the staunchest Suter haters on the Stars board admit that Suter's been good in a bottom pairing role.

Lundkvist is fine but PDB refuses to play him.

 

[avsfan9]

I think whoever wins this series goes to the Stanley Cup final. Dallas in 6. Much deeper than Colorado. Way better goalie.

Wyatt Johnston on the third line could be the difference in the series. He's that good.

That’s what they said about winnipeg

 

[avsfan9]

They beat Colorado 7-4 post TDL (with updated roster)
I think they have a chance at least

Jets beat Avs 7-0 post tdl with updated roster. Playoffs different game.

 

[Alex1234]

Jets beat Avs 7-0 post tdl with updated roster. Playoffs different game.

They both have a chance

It's true, and the Jets beat the Avs 7-0 post TDL (with updated roster) which is why they did so well against them in round 1.

So they both have a chance

 

[TruePowerSlave]

If Georgiev plays well the Avs advance, Colorado´s top players will light it up as usual. Hard to say what we will get as it´s been a goaltending rollercoaster all season.

 

[Tralfamadore]

I'm happy as long as whoever wins beats the Pacific team afterwards.

 

[tucker3434]

The Avs are a little top heavy, but the top is the top 6 this year, not the top 3 like it was last year. Especially if Drouin comes back, that’s MacKinnon, Rantanen, Nichushkin, Mittelstadt, Drouin, and Lehkonen. If you throw everything you have at the MacKinnon line, the other line will burn you. Further down the lineup tips back towards Dallas, but we’ve got some role players there as well, not all replacement level guys just to fill out the roster.

No idea what’s going to happen with goaltending. Dallas looks to be favored there, but not nearly to the extent of Winnipeg last round. I think it’ll bite us at some point. I’m not sure which series.

 

[Video Nasty]

And the Oilers get stomped by any team with talent in the playoffs. You just don't see any until the 3rd round where your team hasn't won a game. 4-0 kiddo.

Good to see the excuses already lined up. Dallas already has you shook and rightfully so.

 

[Bradely]

This is the one series where I can say.... flip coin. First round was Boston and Toronto.

Dallas got the monkey out wining first round. Colorado knows how to win. Two great team. Went for Av's in 7 games.... flipcoined it!