Game 68 is rarely a true must win but this contest between the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars would have major playoff implications. Win and the Avalanche are truly back in the thick of the hunt, lose and it would be very difficult for the Avalanche to catch the Stars in the standings or even grab a wild card position entirely. Unfortunately, at the end of the night, the Avalanche had zero goals, while the Stars put up four.
For the majority of the first period the Avalanche controlled play and had the shot advantage 13-11, however the Stars held the tally on the scoreboard.