Colorado expected a long, grueling series against Winnipeg, but instead had its way with the Jets.
The Avs know they’re in one now against Dallas, and they’re going to have to dig in and outlast the Stars.
“They’re both really good hockey teams,” Avs defenseman Devon Toews said. “(Stars goalie Jake Oettinger) is playing really well. They swarm even harder than Winnipeg does down low. Their forwards have a lot of speed and skill, and they’re just a very structured team.”
Jared Bednar and his players felt better about the Game 3 effort a day later, but the Stars still have control of the series after a 4-1 win at Ball Arena.