Reviewing Stars vs Avalanche Game Four

Well, Dallas is ahead and the Avs look like their heart just isn't in it minus two key players.
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[@aaronreeve1414]

“Unfortunately” - Eddie Olczyk

[@bangyahead1]

It mustve been killing him to watch the avs get dominated. The favoritism is real.

[@KashGames]

Nichuskin missing two playoffs in a row due to his off ice activities literally broke the Avs mentally tonight.

[@hotgrease]

Imagine being Parise signing with the Avs and Val destroys your last Cup run.

[@iAmCyberwaste]

And given what came down post game, the team might be done with him until Val can pull himself together.

[@Dontatmebr0]

Excuses

[@doubledouble4g379]

Thing is, they definitely have the depth to make-up for his self-inflicted absence. Whether they can pull it together or not is the question...

[@drumitar]

imagine making almost 10 million year and getting waisted before the big game. Dudes got big problems.

[@HarrisonLovesU]

Something really crazy to think about is that through the 4 games, Colorado has never lead at any point the whole series.

[@dsc4178]

True, they've never lead but still won a game, so odd.

[@Phickic]

That was rough, man. Seeing Georgie be the only one showing up was honestly heartbreaking.

[@EnyartTheology]

Girard was solid too

[@Joe_Ma99]

He wasn’t bad but even Fourgiev made an appearance in this one.

[@SantiagoTPC]

​@@Joe_Ma99There's only so much he can do. Swayman and Georgiev has been hung out to dry by their teams.

[@Joe_Ma99]

@@SantiagoTPC agreed, I said he wasn’t bad. 4 goals isn’t bad for how much he got shelled and how bad defense was .

[@bangyahead1]

"Georgiev was the best player on the ice in the first period" Ed Olczyk. How about the guy who burned the "best defenseman on the planet" and his goalie for a short handed goal? Wyatt Johnston was the best player on the ice in the first period, not Georgiev. The favoritism amongst the broadcasters is real which makes the Stars domination of the avs that much more gratifying.

[@ccamp26]

Rooting for a Canucks-Stars WCF for you Shannon- Wild fan. Also happy for one of my best friends who is a Stars fan who I’ve watched the Stars break his heart the past handful of years especially in 2020 when they were defeated in the Bubble Cup Final our freshman year of college when we were stuck in our dorm and all we could do was watch hockey. And now 4 years later I think they could go back…

[@Joe_Ma99]

Did you and your friend take a break from each other for awhile after that wild-stars series? That got intense between the two fanbases lol

[@boons8102]

Here’s hoping for a Vancouver vs Stars series so we can watch Shannon reaction to Jamie Benn cheap ass trying to taking out another one of his favorite players.

[@ccamp26]

@@Joe_Ma99 haha no it was all in good fun! I expected the Stars to win!

[@yazamuto]

@@Joe_Ma99The animosity Wild fans have toward the Stars is ingrained. I understand why, though.

[@p1ls726]

Johnston is special. His poise is like that of a 10 year vet. Stars got a steal with that one

[@James_Bee]

Give Pavs some credit! Johnston has lived with him for the past 2 years and has worked closely with him. The kid has talent, but I think the mentorship coming from a stud like Pavelski has honed him into a super star.

[@lukewilhelm5829]

If Wyatt Johnston had the covid year he would probably be the been top 5 pick I been telling every stars fan the would listen how fucking good Wyatt Johnston is going to be people gave me weird look when I was saying Wyatt had a higher ceiling the Roberson

[@kevinwong1988]

Kudos to Stars defense and goaltending for stifling the dangerous Avalanche lineup. I know they lost Valeri but take nothing away from the Stars players.

[@patrikjarvine8542]

johnston is so good holy

[@bangyahead1]

Him and stanky are both going to the hall of fame. Mark my words.

[@scottpressnail543]

As a Windsor Spitfires fan I am so happy for Wyatt Johnston. I was a bit angry when Dallas kept him as a 19-year-old but his talent just couldn't be denied.

[@TheBigRedskull]

So proud of these Stars for the performance tonight. Hopefully injury to Hintz isn’t too serious. Still a lot of work to do!

[@RyanHumeniuk]

Before this series started I said Stars in 7. I might have given the Avs too much credit

[@darthryan139]

As an avs fan, its rough to see this team in the state they are in. It is not our year, this series is over for the Avs. There was no fight or spirit from the team in this game except for Georgie in net and he cant do it alone. However the Stars are playing their game and getting it right when it matters in the playoffs. Good luck to them in the conference finals.

[@nathanbork2479]

Yeah I’m just happy we had ‘22 and maybe we will be like the Penguins and get a few more cups before the core guys age out

[@73Ambassador]

After the first round hearing a lot of your fans talking trash to the jets fans, This is Shaping up to be some real good karma. Not saying you are one of them but to all of the jerks that were trolling the jets fan pages with comments, This could be sweet karma for them

[@timclimer6348]

As a STARS fan i want to thank you for being a classy Avs fan

[@KrazzyKelsie]

Nah we're done. Other teams are gonna come picking for talent and we will probably let them. We collapsed. Like a diabetic on a 100 degree day out side Wonka's chocolate factory. We will probably see alot of big changes for the Avs this off season. Honestly as sad as it is, I won't be surprised to never see Val in the Burgundy and Blue again. Can game 5 be over already? There was really no excuse for that performance in game 4. The only excuse I think the Avs can make is Val's Announcement came so short before the game started that they couldn't really set up their mental game around not having him. Doesn't matter though, play bad and you won't win. They don't hand out the Stanley cup, gotta earn it.

[@v-nyx]

As of this writing, our team still has 1 game, 1 chance. But got to give it to Dallas. Outstanding defense. Virtual hugs to Georgie for holding the fort. It's painful to watch the boys struggle, but it is what it is. Still supporting them at Game 5. 💪

[@DjValor209]

I knew this game was over once I saw the shots were 16-2 in favor of Dallas after the first period. As a Red Wings Fan go Stars!

[@poejavelski148]

This is how you protect a 2 goal lead in the 3rd: by scoring another one. The prevent defence strategy needs to be thrown in the trash where it belongs.

[@atpyro7920]

"prevent defense prevents winning." -sports proverb

[@poejavelski148]

@@atpyro7920 Facts

[@EstParum]

It is only in soccer prevent d works. All the time I see it fail in NFL and Hockey

[@strategic1710]

There’s nothing I hate more than d-men backing up through the neutral and d-zone on a rush, just trying to get in shooting lanes, and offering no challenge or resistance to the skater handling the puck. Just like in football, it doesn’t work, I don’t know why players and coaches do it, and it’s the best way to surrender momentum and a multi goal lead.

[@Joe_Ma99]

I agree but did you watch game 3? It worked pretty well in the 3rd period of last game.

[@byst33]

Wyatt Johnston is him.

[@tdfmtig]

ESPN said Cale Makars name about 500 times tonight, said Heiskanens name about once 😂

[@sakalaathletics]

They had long times where they said nothing too. Awful.

[@Nate-vq8wy]

you mean wyatt johnson right? thats all i heard lol

[@PassingDrill]

Steve Levy was rooting real hard for a Colorado comeback, almost like he was expecting it to happen.

[@hxh05g]

The camera work was frequently off and the commentary was garbage. My 8 year old next to me kept me from having to focus too much on the commentators lol

[@zubiecup]

​@@Nate-vq8wyJohnston***

[@WeAreNoodleFolk]

One of the hardest games I've been to as an Avs fan. Val has let so many people down: himself, his family, and his team. I hope he gets the help he needs.

[@nathanbork2479]

And fans

[@cobrachannel100]

Stop it dude. No excuse to play with no effort and just embarrasly quit Val or no Val. SMH.

[@bangyahead1]

He is still going to get paid even if he never plays another game once that six month suspension is done. He can take his $42m and laugh all the way to his coke dealers house

[@Mark-xl1ze]

ONE win away from going back to the Western Conference Final, Stars! Unlike the Mavs, you closed out Game 4! Hopefully, Hintz will be okay.

[@SMA2343]

Mavs shit the bed so much. 3 minutes without a shot you can’t win like that

[@JupiterJones0424]

I can’t wait to read this same exact comment on 20 different videos.

[@Mark-xl1ze]

@@JupiterJones0424 Same!

[@jaytee4374]

Ya man, Mavericks really 💩 the bed tonight

[@mr.cancer7270]

Was really hoping for the mavs and stars to both be up 3-1 that would have been something else man

[@hoskjr3868]

Georgiev played well. The goalie can’t score for you. Tough game for the Avs but I’ve seen a lot of goalie bashing. Not G’s fault at all. Let’s finish this at home Dallas :) GO STARS!!

[@cdanielh128]

Yeah I hate it when they get heat they don't deserve. I have a soft spot for goalies.

[@Dutchovenderlinde]

Hats off to Dallas. What a defensive clinic shown against this high-flying Avs team through the last two games. Nichushkin has to be gone. As much as I appreciate his contributions, his problems off-ice are a major reason this team is held back at the worst possible time. I know it’s early, but enjoy the WCF with the Stars in it, and for you I’ll just root for Vancouver to beat Edmonton so it is a fun series for you.

[@HenryHoolington]

As a Calgary flames fan I would love to see Vancouver move on and Mcdavid choke again

[@zubiecup]

You're a damn good sport. Thanks -Dallas fan

[@aberven2]

Last two games is a stretch. Game 3 for sure, but tonight no way. Dallas was the better team plain and simple. Outshot the Avs 22-4 over halfway through the second because the Avs played their worst hockey of the season. Stars will have this wrapped up Wednesday night in Dallas. - An extremely disappointed Avs season ticket holder

[@josephstalin4906]

@@aberven2 We were lucky in 2022, Bednar is a fraud.

[@Dutchovenderlinde]

@@aberven2 I meant high-flying as in that’s what they’re known to be, but I agree, they’ve looked like crap through most of the series. That doesn’t take away from how impressive the Stars have been at shutting the Avs down altogether. Normally I’d be jealous that you’re a STH, but right now I feel bad. You go to all the games, have all the expectations for a Cup and then all this crap happens in the last week. I’d be pissed for sure.

[@Joe_Ma99]

Interesting stat. Game 3 was the first time in over 800 days that Dallas played in ball arena and was not on a back 2 back. Every one of those games the avs had at least one day of rest.

[@subienorris]

I went to that game and found out the Nichushkin news as I sat down in my seat. As a fan, I'm pissed at him. That was one of the worst games I've ever watched in person.

[@BDogg314]

I was there too - first time in a long time I wish that i didn’t go to a playoff game.

[@jamescarr931]

I was there also… felt like a huge waste of time and money

[@bangyahead1]

Thats hilariously gratifying to know. I will laugh at that comment until game 5 at which point you will be dealt even more misery hahahahahahahaha

[@subienorris]

@@bangyahead1 circling back to this comment 🤣🤣🤣

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

I aint even mad, Dallas is just sooo good. They are freakishly deep, they basically have 2 1st lines a 2nd line and a 3rd line. After game 5 ill officially be a stars fan the rest of the playoffs, go get Duchene a cup

[@Dutchovenderlinde]

Dallas has way too many players I like, so I’ll root for them to win the Cup. Even though it means Benn also wins one 🤮

[@SantiagoTPC]

I'm honestly more disappointed in the news before the game. Dallas is absolutely the best team in the west right now and are serious cup contenders. There is very little chance the Avalanche can come back, but it was a good season that ended in disappointment and questions.

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

@@SantiagoTPC hey at least we already got that cup, alot of really promising young teams never get there. It took Crosby and Malkin 6 more years to finally get another. I do hope Nuke gets the help he needs though, that to me is way more important than hockey.

[@SantiagoTPC]

​@@RIPJimmyA7XYeah very true. Hopefully he does get the help he needs. Maybe Landeskog comes back next year, but it still looks concerning. We are really missing the captain.

[@dereks1848]

Is it Dallas being that good or just the Avs missing key players and playing like absolute crap.

[@davidwillcutts3517]

Kept refreshing and refreshing to see this take, felt like Dallas had this the whole game. Can't count Colorado out ever, but it looks like we have their number

[@JBCanCon]

They're done. Good play by Dallas, could have still won without the Benn head shot but hey that's hockey.

[@alec409]

As an Avs fan, time to start watching that 2022 championship again. The thing with Nuke is tough, but it’s even worse without Landy out there as captain to settle everyone down. Dallas was the better team. Tanev has been playing out of his mind; season shifting pickup for the stars that gives them a shot at the cup

[@Meerkatx5]

Without Tanev we don't get past the first round. Simple as that.

[@averyforeman5208]

I’m just jealous yall have a championship in this century. My mother was pregnant with me last time the stars won the cup

[@cobrachannel100]

I dont understand how people dont see the elephant in the room. SMH. Sure, nothing cant be taken away from Dallas. They are good. But... they are not better than Avs. Those teams are pretty much equal. What Dallas has for them is Coaching!!!! and Goaltending slight edge. Coaching is huge. That is where it is evident by how Dallas just not rattled and playing their style with structure. Avs, on the other hand, no adjustments on PP when Dallas figured the PP out after game 1, dumb penalties in game 2, including unforced errors, two many men penalties, stupid decisions. It has been no adjustments since game 1. No motivation, no leadership, no grit, no fight. R u telling me it is not on coaching? It is obvious that the coach's message not getting through and he has lost the locker room. Mac, Makar, mikko no show in all the games. Mac skating off the ice 30 seconds before the shift is over in game 3? Short handed goals in two games now, zero effort. This sort of lack of focus, attention to detail, and mental toughness is not on the coach?

[@angiebee2225]

​@@cobrachannel100 I think you are the one missing reality here. Dallas is better this year than the Avs are this year. Do not be fooled by the Jets imploding.

[@cobrachannel100]

@@angiebee2225 Dallas better how? Because they possess some sort of telepathic abilities and able to turn off Avs' players motors? smh. How is Dallas better when Avs players dont even bother to show up? I would admit they are better if the games were competitive. What we have here is Avs are not in the games mentally. They dont even compete. Game 1and 3 was the only game where the Avs brought it when it comes to competition. No show games 2 and 4. Inconsistency, dumb decisions, no desire to compete is where they are way below Dallas. That is coaching, lack of leadership plain and simple.

[@joonas1827]

The Finnish national broadcasting company made news about Lindell and Tanev. It gave good perspective what their role is in shutting down MacKinnon's line. They haven't aloud a goal against that line 5 on 5.

[@LukaMagic97]

Sure the Avs can come back, but they have still led for 00:00 in this series which is a wild statistic

[@jkliao6486]

Man, even the Caps led that series for 20% of the time lol

[@Kaus5221]

Lol isn't it funny and they still won once

[@kftc1980]

Drugs are bad, mmmk

[@dustinrhodes4793]

Best comment

[@tyraelhermosa]

Mmmkayy

[@josephstalin4906]

Couldn't agree more with your statement but how is it related to Avs losing the game?

[@benswaggerty331]

@@josephstalin4906 Nichuskin’s suspension

[@angiebee2225]

​@@josephstalin4906 Because losing a key piece of the team right before the game for drug use killed any chance the Avs had of winning last night.

[@missstar219]

hope hintz and tanev are ok

[@johnalwell5795]

Pavelski has 1 point in 11 games and there up 3 1 trying to go to semi finals now thats a deep team .

[@josetrevino7143]

Really rooting for Pavs to get a post season netter!

[@Archangel1994]

Hope Nichushkin gets the help he needs, addiction is a terrible thing. Let's go Stars, finish this thing up Wednesday! ⭐

[@shyduck_]

ESPN's camerawork was terrible all night. Zoomed in, chasing the puck around, and they even missed the Stars 3rd goal. Made it hard to watch

[@SantiagoTPC]

I think the Avalanche are done. It sucks that they lost Nichushkin for 6 months, maybe more. Drouin should be resigned, but probably won't happen. Toews' not being in the lineup heavily affected the team. Georgie played well. Stars are definitely the best team in the west and are absolutely looking like cup contenders. Avalanche look done and out of it.

[@Colton_Dane]

Chu is not coming back.

[@SantiagoTPC]

​@@Colton_Danewe'll see, I don't anticipate him coming back either, but I hope he gets the help he needs

[@sgauthier273]

Khl bound. 😂

[@crazyralph6386]

He’s done in the NHL. Two playoffs in a row getting caught up in drugs and hookers, there’s just no excuse for that while making $10M per year.

[@philtorrez4198]

That’s probably my favorite Dallas jersey.

[@zubiecup]

I'll never understand why it got so much hate while they were wearing it. I've always loved it.

[@MIchaelMiii]

Must be nice to Shannon. 3 favorite teams all still playing.

[@Zehpolishw0nder]

Not after tomorrow lol

[@VanMichael21]

But sadly with his wife and her Winnipeg Jets sitting at the sidelines

[@Crimsonfangg]

Having 2 teams you root for face off in the conference final would be almost as good as having them face off in the finals.

[@73Ambassador]

​@@VanMichael21I'm not even joking if they confirm NichJUICEkin was actually on roids, while scoring seven goals against winnipeg that is completely unfair and Colorado deserves to lose. Of course, they suspend the guy to help Dallas, but not in time to have helped Winnipeg.And it would have been a huge help

[@angiebee2225]

​@@73Ambassador rumor is that it is cocaine, not PEDs.

[@nellietolb420]

As a wild fan . Im going to have to say to you Dallas fans, get ready to hoist that cup . You guys are good. Go wild !

[@BHenz1006]

Lowkey feel bad for Colorado. I think the whole Nichuskin debacle really ruined their focus for tonight because it was pretty clear Dallas was in control the whole game. I think the winner of VAN/EDM is going to have a really hard time with Dallas. Their so good defensively and their offensive depth is really fun to watch. Florida Dallas could very well be the final

[@poejavelski148]

Although the Avs are my 3rd favourite team, I am first and foremost a Sharks and Pavelski fan. At this rate, go get Pavs that cup Dallas!

[@SMG2fanatic]

Is your second favorite Vegas?

[@poejavelski148]

@@SMG2fanatic No lol Vegas is my least favourite. The Rangers have been my #2 for a little over a decade now. Going to have a dilemma if it’s the Stars/Rangers in the finals.

[@CoEmpathy]

Very happy with the Stars and how they're playing but it really felt weird because of how out of sorts the Avs were. I feel pretty bad for Avs fans, the timing on Nichushkin's suspension was pretty much the worst possible.

[@mat5473]

Man what is happening to the Aves? They went from a power house to fading out of these playoffs with a whimper.

[@ryans413]

They are human. Just because you got Makar dosnt make you unstoppable

[@crazyralph6386]

Dallas is no Winnipeg

[@JoeLouis-hc7mm]

Ya not this year for the avs , maybe another time with that core 😮

[@lukiffer]

I’m superstitious… somebody get Shannon some cider!

[@EskimowSC]

I have no idea what goalie interference is anymore. Glad the Stars didn't underestimate the Avs with the roster shakeup, took em seriously and played hard. Series isn't over yet, gotta play a full 60 in Game 5, don't let the foot off the gas.

[@yoholmes273]

The Boston Florida game was clear & obvious NON- goalie interference

[@josephtylerdc9830]

The series with vegas definately primed dallas for a run.

[@Seegster77]

@@yoholmes273wrong, it was clearly interference. Everybody but bruins Haters agree.

[@lukewilhelm5829]

Ya playing Vegas 1rst round really got us in the mindset to beat Colorado I think if he got la first round this would be a totally different series

[@colw07]

@@Seegster77imagine getting checked into the goalie and then getting a penalty called on you. Laughable, at best

[@nathanbork2479]

Looks like we are back to ‘20/‘21 where we look so dominant in the first round and then just get owned in the second round

[@EricOptional]

SN did an excellent breakdown of Hintzs injury and looks like his right hand from a cross check

[@brandi1719]

Stars fan here- I feel for Georgiev. He was present for the game, unfortunately his teammates weren't. I was wishing for these two teams to play against each other all season, because my Hubs is an Avs fan, and it's always fun to watch. These last few games didn't have that revelry spirit. You can tell the Avs just want to end it. Sad 😢

[@0mattp0]

That is beautiful jersey. The National broadcast was brutal

[@chrisstopher2277]

Great work man love your reviews

[@murderface941]

It was so weird to see a team just not in it for a playoff game, first time ive seen that in like 20 years of watching hockey

[@chefboiarty]

Hoping there’s nothing serious with Hintz or Tanev. We need both of them

[@josephtylerdc9830]

That Vegas series primed us for a run. We also found that one thing i thought we might be missing and thats one actual superstar. Wyatt is phenomal damn. Lets go stars!!

[@iAmCyberwaste]

Really glad that Johnston did so well in his last day as a 20 year old, but man that info dropped on the Avs like a brick and they didn't seem in rhythm at all. And the fact Nichushkin's nameplate has been replaced in the locker room tells me a lot too... Hope it'll be alright at least.

[@JustAFan444]

Avs have been mentally weak this series and completely collapsed the last two games. It was very clear that no one had their heads in the game aside from Georgie. I felt so bad for him getting hung out to dry all night.

[@user-bc6jd5tq6q]

Its hard to believe Johnston is/was still 20 years old. Harley and Johnston look like vets.

[@borrow4654]

That series isnt over. The avs lost 2 solid pieces but this sport isnt player on paper. Hope dallas closes it up at home

[@fneall68]

i am a little worried about dallas on home ice.. it will be interesting to see how they play at home.. I am hopeful it will be like the past 2 games. i am also a little shocked they have held the avs off the scoreboard. I expected a lot higher goal totals for the avs.. I do not believe i have seen the stars play this well defensively all year.. go stars ..

[@DGENR8.]

I hope we seal this one with a resounding 4-0 type victory and a shutout for Otter. That should really scare the Canucks or Oilers lol

[@maxv658]

Don't let Shannon fool you. He's being generous. This game was never close at any point. From minute zero to minute 60, the Avs played like a team that was obviously distracted.

[@TheFusionmix]

That is going to be the most exquisite airplane beer for Jonny on the flight back to Dallas tonight. Nill better lock him up ASAP or he's going to be waaaay too expensive. The Stars choked the Avs like an amped up version of last year's Kraken. They were bullying them in the 3rd period.

[@0mattp0]

Nah I'm pretty sure Pavo is gone. Seguin and Benny contracts are up at the end of next year. I could be wrong

[@TheFusionmix]

@@0mattp0 Seguin is on the books til 2028, so I assume Wyatt's deal will be a bridge until then. Benn and Suter clear up around 13mil after next year, but Harley and Otter will need extensions, plus they'll need to replace Hakanpää (I'm guessing Tanev becomes the new Old Defense Guy to replace Suter). I also would be shocked if Pavs comes back. He looks hurt. I hope he gets his cup.

[@APigthatflys]

I'm glad I wasn't alone in thinking that Colorado just looked done. Like I thought Boston looked lifeless in games 2 and 3, but Colorado tonight...man, I don't think I've seen a team look this deflated in so long.

[@pbenavides09]

The Stars simply beat the team in front of them. No control of the loss of both Nuke & Toews. But we’ve seen teams rally and come into games inspired. Credit to the Stars for squeezing the ice and preventing the Avs from getting into any semblance of their game. It’s not over yet, but I have confidence that the Stars can close it out tomorrow.

[@johnwhitneykokalis9990]

Now, do you all see that all the hype this season was B.S. over Bedard. It's Johnson that deserves akalades, and kudos, because he EARNED his place as an up and coming, super star.

[@TheDraftReport]

Really? Because an 18-year old Bedard outscored him despite playing on the lowest scoring team in the NHL. Johnston is a 21-year old playing on the deepest scoring team in the league. Not sure why you even brought Bedard into it, but your point is ridiculously flawed.

[@johnwhitneykokalis9990]

@TheDraftReport I didn't say Johnson was a super star, I said he was an up and coming superstar. I just hate it when people put pressure on new players by making them into Demigods before they hardly get started in the NHL. Give them the space to earn their stardom.

[@athanagames]

i'm so sad man i haven't felt that hopeless watching the avs in a hot minute

[@Loppu99]

Honestly Mackinnon carried avs most of the season but he seems a bit off now this whole series

[@Zehpolishw0nder]

Beautiful jersey. Shame they don't wear it anymore

[@-gumby-3381]

Too much white, should’ve added green at the bottom in the star section. And that uniform with white pants, just no

[@Zehpolishw0nder]

@@-gumby-3381 you're wrong, but that's ok

[@sammybowker7823]

I went to the Stars - Canucks game a few days before Christmas this season and it was so entertaining that I've been hoping for a Dallas - Vancouver WCF since! GO STARS!!!!

[@MarkBonneaux]

Not to take away from the Avs at all but I have not really been worried since we finally beat Vegas. Like you said in a video at the end of the regular season, Dallas has found their style and they are owning it. They have the depth, they have the killer forecheck, they can block shots and the ones they cant get to, Otter saves FAR more often than not. Bring on the Cup!

[@TJ_Loves2fish]

I said at the start of the playoffs that VGK was going to be our most difficult opponent until we get to the finals. I'm not worried about any of these Western teams that are left.

[@peterjeffery8495]

Present company excepted, the Stars just don't get the kind of publicity they deserve. They have unmatched depth up front and Ottenger is playing as well as any goalie in the post season. Go Stars! The NHL needs to get serious about putting a team in Houston. The rivalry would be great for the game and its HUGE market, like 6 million people in the metro area.

[@stevie-pea]

Just saw on Sportsnet ... 📺 Colorado - Johnson on Nuke . He made his decisions ! He made his decisions ! also - his nameplate has already been removed from the dressing room . 😕 🙁 ☹️

[@crazyralph6386]

He’s done in the NHL

[@Diamondheartspadeclub]

colorado feels like they are back playing regular season games, felt no real concern as a stars fan tonight

[@maxlofving2048]

It would be nice to see a few videos about the world cup as well :)

[@dpause10]

Avs have been streaky all season long. So that this continues into the playoffs is no surprise. But tonight's performance. You can just tell when a team isn't mentally there. Some here seem to think that losing a player like Val Nichushkin can be compensated, that it shouldn't be a big deal. Well apart from the fact that he has been our best goal scorer this post season and apart from the fact that he is our only genuine power forward, it's not so much about his absence physically, but what his situation does to his team mates mentally. In this sport, like any sport at this level, you need to be laser focused from beginning to end, before the game, after the game. This latest episode is just a huge distraction and that was plain to see for the full 60 minutes. Would the Avs have won with Val in the line up? Maybe, maybe not. But you wouldn't have had the distraction of an important team mate failing a drug test and taking himself out of the game yet again, this time perhaps permanently.

[@christianpsomas3651]

Nobody on the Avs looked like they wanted to be there

[@iDominatemkwii]

Dallas in 5 vs Fraudcouver or in 6 vs McDavid, Draisaitl, and the Edmonton minor leaguers. The pacific is just so bad

[@juhomantynen4638]

Heiskanen leads the Stars in scoring with 12 points in 11 games. Reminiscent to the 2020 finals run when he got 25(?) points and lead the team, was a surefire Conn Smythe winner then had the Stars won, but this year it would surely be Johnston. Both playing out of their minds.

[@FallenHero421]

Leah Hextall also asked Peter Deboer what he was hoping for from their power play and his answer was to score a goal. I’m honestly curious as to what she thought the answer would be.

[@landonleuschner6078]

Man… stars were a third period collapse from sweeping their was to the conference final. Wish we could have held them off in game 1!

[@VanMichael21]

Without Nichuskin who's had 10 points(9 goals 1 assist) in 8 games for Colorado this playoffs, I have a hard time seeing them climb back from this 3-1 mountain that is this Dallas Stars. And that's too bad too because Colorado is also a powerhouse of a team but I'm afraid this just might be the end for them this yr. This is why you don't do drugs ppl.

[@heathclark318]

Powerhouse that hasn't led one second in this series 😳

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

​@@heathclark318 they are a powerhouse but Dallas is somehow more stacked and perfectly designed to counter everything the Avs try.

[@not2tees]

What's the story with Nichuskin? He was doing super.

[@SantiagoTPC]

​@@not2teesfailed drug test after he sought players assistance program, thus given a 6 month suspension

[@angiebee2225]

​@@RIPJimmyA7X Dallas being somehow more stacked is what we would call a Jim Nill masterclass.

[@josephtylerdc9830]

" And the dallas stars win ! Unfortunately... " The avs just dont look as determined and hungry as the stars tbh. This series is over.

[@73Ambassador]

Now you know how the Jets fans felt a week and half ago lol Unfortunately, the league didn't suspend their drug addicted player early enough because he scored 7 goals plus some assists against Winnipeg, and that would have been a series changer

[@-gumby-3381]

lol no Avs still would’ve won that series, PULL YOUR GOALIE ☠️

[@73Ambassador]

@@-gumby-3381 The Avs likely would have lost 2 of those games had Nichuskin not played as he was the leading scorer in the series and the biggest difference maker. I hated the pull your goalie chant as it was game 1 and too early to be cocky lol. You do have to admit that the Jets did have Georgiev's number in all 3 reg season games and game 1. They lit him up like a Christmas tree with 14 goals in their last season win and game 1. Then the Jets choked as they often do :(

[@josephtylerdc9830]

@@-gumby-3381 I felt the stars would win anyways because they are just the better team top to bottom. Your not beating dallas with any 3 superstars if the rest of the rosters are totally mis matched in the stars favour. Dallas broke the avs spirits. How sad. Wyatt just schooled makar rantenen and Mackinnon on that first goal. Lol Happy birthday!! Go stars

[@quincee3376]

Avs blueline looked lost out there. Wow. Stars look great.

[@charleyhorse1864]

Could only watch the Sportsnet highlights and thought MacKinnon didn't play. Checked the stats and both he and Makar were minus 3.

[@KennyHavoc]

The idea that if we could’ve held our 3 goal lead better in game 1 we’d already be done with the series is baffling

[@terks43]

Dom-i-nation. There is no other word. Just top to bottom complete domination.

[@theCha.]

Domination of the avs' morale for sure

[@sportingchances9761]

I don't know if the announcers saying that Colorado can come back and win when it's 3-1 and they are a team that has made up multiple goal deficits in minutes multiple times during the season is really them rooting for Colorado to come back, kind of just stating a not terribly unlikely scenario that could happen. Also as a neutral observer, I think Colorado at least forces game 7, I don't know they are just too good and seems to be how the playoffs go.

[@Venture143]

Avs missed Toews so much tonight

[@ryanweary]

ESPN Announcer here - Colorado is only 1 game away from being 1 game down. MacKinnon can MacKinnon because MacKinnon and win for the MacKinnons. Let's send it to Leah Hextall with more on MacKinnon.

[@frederikbrandt424]

Also Makar AMAZING dangles behind the his own net always fooling those stars! (Ignore what happened in the first period of this game)

[@billyblanton8042]

12 regulation periods in 4 games and dallas has never been down.

[@piousnorsepillager]

I have always liked Oettinger, Pavelski and Seguin, but Wyatt Johnston and Logan Stankoven may be my favorite Stars now

[@piousnorsepillager]

Also, if Vancouver and Dallas advance, and NYR in the east, my bracket would be nearly perfect. Boston is the fourth team in my bracket, but I don't think they're coming back against the Florida Panthers.

[@bdunns8512]

More sad about Val than loosing the series. He was such a sick player, and I thought he had redeemed himself. Its going to be an interesting offseason, I'm sure they buy him out. GG stars

[@Flintknappingtips]

Im a Dallas fan because of Shannon.

[@captcharisma]

I was planning on naming my next pet Wyatt too. Mostly because of Bray Wyatt he was my favorite but Johnston is easily becoming my favorite player on my Stars

[@HarrisonLovesU]

Told my girlfriend tonight that it's been really nice and fun to watch a series that's going our way with ease, unlike against VGK. Hopeful for the gentleman's sweep!

[@magicmatt1969]

It felt like a playoff game 100% STARS dominated and could smell blood in the water like a Shark. Winning this game has effectively won the series for the STARS

[@ryans413]

The announcers really wanted Colorado to win.

[@jkmarut]

Hey, they are only 3 goals away from making this a one goal game.

[@MrVohnkar]

Both sets of network commenters (ESPN & TNT) have not hid who they've been rooting for. I had to double check to see if Olczyk was the actual color commenter for the Avs during the regular season.

[@gavinfaus7281]

Yeah I was at the game and it did not feel like a playoff game at all unfortunately

[@habinations]

it was a weird game ,im happy for otter.

[@ajrupert5639]

I had such high hopes for an exciting close series between these teams. Val has broken the spirit of both the team and the fans two years in a row. Get him out of here. Cheers dallas, thanks for taking out vegas and good luck against the panthers

[@ssmith87]

🤣😂I saw that reverse retro you’re talking about & I couldn’t believe how terrible it was & immediately thought of how much he paid for that seat

[@Meerkatx5]

As much as the announcers would like to see Oilers vs Avs that doesn't look likely. I really expected this series to go 6 or 7, and it still might, but right now the Avs don't look like a team that can win a game.

[@ryans413]

Oilers still have a shot it’s only 2-1 in the series the Aves it’s 3-1 now but I’ve seen crazy things happen in the Playoffs.

[@dfoleyusa]

I have not rooting interest here but agree Shannon this was over early. The Nichushkin news has to be a major factor. COL looked listless and lifeless. Feel bad for COL fans and for NHL fans who were expecting this series to go down to the wire. Now it feels like a formality and truly over.

[@bjornalm9950]

Whatever happens next, Dallas scouting is of the charts. From Benn to Jonston and Stanhoven, they just outsmart all other teams!