Dallas Stars will face Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the Stanley Cup

The Dallas Stars are in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. After exorcising some playoff demons against the reigning Cup champions, the Vegas Golden Knights, in Round 1, the Stars face Hart Trophy finalist Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche, who won the 2022 Cup. Nobody ever said the playoffs were easy.

Dallas learned a lot about itself in seven first-round games, but scheduling — and rest periods — are not on the stars' side. Nevertheless, they continue their search for the Stanley Cup.

Follow live updates from our writers and photographers as Dallas takes on the Avalanche in Game 1 of the first round:

Reading before the game

– Stars-Avalanche predictions: Will Dallas carry the momentum from Game 7 into the series against Colorado?

– How the Stars plan to limit Hart Trophy finalist Nathan MacKinnon in the series against Colorado

– After a good result in Game 7, the Stars won't get any rest before entering the series with Colorado

– Stars Bandwagon Guide: Meet Dallas' NHL team ahead of second-round series

– 5 things to know about the Stars-Avalanche series in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

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