Opinion: FIGHT OR FRIGHT?

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty ImagesDo you believe in magic?

The Colorado Avalanche need some of those vibes as they prepare to take on the Dallas Stars tonight in Game 4 of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena.

Here’s the bottom line: Colorado is the talented, flashy team. On the other end of the ice is Dallas, where you have a good mix of defensive acumen, old-school grit, and skill.

And it’s the hard-nosed mentality that has been bruising and bloodying the Avalanche in this series thus far. Say what you want about Jamie Benn and Mason Marchment being “dirty players.” What’s the best way to stop a bully? It’s easier said than done, but you…