Do 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.