The Colorado Avalanche have had a wealth of success against the Dallas Stars in recent years, sporting an 11-2-1 record against the Stars since the division realignment at the start of the 2013-14 season.
Both teams play a speed game, but Dallas sported the better all-around team last year, and were able to play well enough to win the division and make it to the second round of the playoffs.
However, Dallas was bound to face some cap struggles this season if they tried to hold onto all the players they had during last year’s run, specifically at the defensive position.